Nurse Internship
Shadow Nurse for PN2 Students
RATE: $20/hr
SHIFT: 1st, 2nd, Per-Diem
The McGuire Group and Absolut Care Nurse Shadow position allows students in their PN2 semester the opportunity for paid learning. Nurse shadowing allows a student to follow a licensed nurse as they perform their day-to-day tasks. It involves observing and learning from a registered nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or another healthcare professional in a clinical environment. Nurse shadowing is different than clinical rotations. Shadowing is designed to learn as much as possible without interfering with the nurse's daily tasks.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Nurse Shadow Experience position is available for nursing students in their PN2 semester of an LPN nursing program. This position shadows a licensed LPN and/or RN in their daily activities allowing for observation of communication skills and provides knowledge building while working with residents/patients. No direct care is provided to residents/patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Observe and shadow assigned LPN or RN in their daily duties
- Observe patient status and responses. Document and report observations to preceptor
- Reviews temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect variances from normal and reports observations to preceptor
- Obtain supplies as requested
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Displays optimism fostering a spirit of teamwork, positive attitude and conflict resolution among co-workers. Interacts positively with residents, family members and visitors in all circumstances
- Strive for excellence performing duties with measured accuracy and timeliness and exhibiting a commitment to strive for excellence
- Displays excellent Customer Service by assisting and cooperating with other personnel and interdisciplinary teams exhibiting helpfulness and support to all team members
- Exhibits Professionalism
EDUCATION:
- Minimum: Enrolled in PN2 semester in a NYS licensed LPN program
- Currently enrolled in PN2 and in good standing