About the role#
St. Luke’s University Health Network offers clinical opportunities for nursing students to gain hands-on experience within a fully integrated, non-profit health network. This role involves working directly under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide goal-directed, individualized patient care. Students will participate in clinical rotations, applying nursing processes and care plans to an assigned group of patients.
What you'll do#
- Assist in providing patient care and basic nursing support under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Perform physical assessments and document patient status in medical records.
- Prepare and administer medications as prescribed, under RN supervision.
- Prepare patients for transport to hospital departments for testing and assist with discharge planning.
- Demonstrate professional behavior and utilize therapeutic communication with patients, families, and the health care team.
- Maintain composure and professionalism in unpredictable or stressful clinical situations.
- Comply with all network confidentiality policies and codes of conduct.
What you'll need#
- Completion of all nursing school requirements.
- Documentation of required criminal background and health history clearances.
- Ability to perform essential physical tasks, including standing for up to 10 hours, walking for 6 hours, and lifting or pushing objects and patients as required.
- Strong communication skills and basic knowledge of patient care.
- Ability to maintain professionalism under stress.
Location & details#
- Location: Pennsylvania
- Modality: On-site
- Term: Rolling
- Status: Full-time
- Paid: Yes
Relevant fieldsNursing
