STUDENT CONNECT NURSE PROGRAM I

STARTING RATE: $17.25 $2.00 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IF APPLICABLE

Did you know that you can take what you are learning in school and utilize those skills to do hands-on real life work?

The Nurse Connect Program is designed for nursing students to learn beyond the classroom in a paid externship arrangement. This program will provide the opportunity to advance your knowledge, develop your clinical skills, sharpen your critical thinking skills and reinforce your future success in the nursing field. Blessing Health System is committed to providing our nursing students with an excellent learning opportunity and immersive experience under the mentorship of a professional acute care RN. This program is another opportunity to provide students with exposure to different areas of the Health System to find the right fit after graduation.

Job Requirements

• Qualified candidate has completed the first semester of Junior year or equivalent of a accredited nursing program.
• Valid CPR/BLS Certification throughout program participation dates
  
  

Job Summary And Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care under the direction and supervision of an RN preceptor. Assists preceptor with developing, implementing and evaluating plan of care.

• Utilizes nursing process to plan, direct and provide safe nursing care working under the supervision of assigned preceptor mentor RN
• Develops a collaborative plan of care based on patient assessment.
• Interprets data and implements appropriate interventions.
• Follows specific standards of care and policies relative to area assigned. Identifies patient and family education needs and works with mentor to coordinate appropriate educational resources.
• Participates in educational activities related to Nurse Connect Program including unit specific educational information
  
  

Benefits

• Offer of employment upon graduation (contingent upon passing boards and availability of positions at the time of the pass)
• NCLEX testing fees paid
  
  

Departments

• Med Surg Oncology
• Med Surg Neuro
• Med Surg/ODU
• Med Surg/Surgical Recovery
• Women and Children
  
  

EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.