Patient Care Novice

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health - Dyer, IN

Part-time - Entry Level

Dyer, IN

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Patient Care Novice position at Franciscan Health is designed for individuals enrolled in a nursing program who have completed a full rotation of nursing clinicals. This part-time role focuses on providing compassionate care and support to patients, ensuring accurate documentation of patient care, and effective communication with registered nurses to facilitate timely and appropriate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Documents patient care information to ensure timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Communicates and reports patient data and information to the RN to ensure appropriate and timely care is provided to the patient.
• Provides psychological, physical, and emotional support to patients and answers questions about treatment plans, medications, diet, or physician instructions.

Requirements

• Enrolled in RN program.
• Must have successfully completed one full rotation (semester, quarter, etc.) of nursing clinicals through a fully accredited school of nursing.
• Must be in good standing in their program.
• Participated in the Franciscan Alliance or local Division's established Student Nurse Extern/Student Nurse Intern program.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

Benefits

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Faith-based, Mission-focused Organization