Student Nurse Jobs in Leominster, MA

Overview COME BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH VIBRA HEALTHCARE! Hospital Details Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts - Central Campus, located in Rochdale, MA is a 47 bed Critical Care Hospital providing acute care services to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries. Often our patients require additional critical care services for medically complex conditions such as trauma, infectious diseases, wound healing, cardiovascular disease, stroke, amputation and ventilator weaning. As a smaller, specialized hospital, we offer an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and friendly work environment where you really get to know your patients and their families. Responsibilities Provides assistance to licensed nursing personnel in the provision of patient care by providing and documenting activities of daily living, including personal hygiene and grooming, and providing a clean, healthy and safe environment. Utilizes basic infection control procedures, basic nutrition and fluid intake skills. Recognizes emergency situations and responds. Required Skills: High school diploma or equivalent required. Current, valid, and active certification to practice as a Nurse Apprentice, Nurse Technician or Certified Nursing Assistant as applicable in the state of employment required; OR must be an active Nursing student enrolled in a Nursing Program or recent graduate of such program and allowed to practice as a Nurse, Nurse Apprentice or Nurse Technician in the state of employment required. Must be an active Nursing student enrolled in a Nursing Program. Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor required. Additional Qualifications/Skills : Acute care/LTAC experience preferred. Ability to project a professional image. Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements. Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant. Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions. Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. Benefits At Vibra Healthcare, employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members. Below is a brief summary of our benefits. • Medical PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options as well as HMO options in some markets • FREE prescription plans • Dental and Vision coverage • Life insurance • Disability Benefits • Employee Assistance Plan • Flex Spending plans, 401K matching • Additional Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital plans • Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, etc • Pet Insurance • Group legal – provides legal assistance with personal legal matters • Tuition and continuing education reimbursement • Work life balance At Vibra Healthcare, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals are always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside. Our culture fosters engagement, diversity and advocacy. Our goal is to empower our employees and support them in their professional growth while leading them on a path to success within our organization. 
Overview Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter! Hours: Per Diem, 7:00am - 3:30pm, 3:00pm - 11:30pm, 11:00pm, 7:30am, 24-32 hours per week in the summer, Sunday - Saturday work week, Varied shifts This position rotates among medical, surgical, and cardiac adult inpatient floors at Heywood Hospital Position Highlights: This position provides an opportunity for students who would like to gain experience in a fast-paced, acute care nursing environment. This position is offered to nursing students actively enrolled in a RN nursing program accredited through the ACEN or CCNE. Responsibilities Essential Functions Provides patient care based on standards of care, standards of practice, protocols, and established policies and procedures under direction of a licensed nurse Collects basic health data as directed by a licensed nurse. Assists patients with activities of daily care (e.g. personal hygiene, toileting, nutrition, ambulation, etc). Appropriately prioritizes patient care (e.g. seeks assistance as needed from appropriate resources, recognizes need for emergency intervention, etc.) Respects each patient as an individual; provides care that fosters the patient’s sense of dignity and positive self-regard. Provides thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of all pertinent patient information according to established standards. Maintains clean and safe work environment (identifies and/or removes safety hazards). Provides timely and thorough information on assigned patients to supervising licensed nurse and other health care team members. Participates in learning for colleagues and self (attends educational programs, in-services, assist with orientation of new staff). Proactively identifies risk to patient safety and identifies opportunities to reduce medical/health care errors (i.e. appropriate reporting of errors/incidents). Obtains heights and weights of assigned patients per care plan. Assists patients with ambulation using appropriate technique (i.e. gait belt). Assists patients with turning in bed and transferring from bed to stretcher or chair using appropriate technique (i.e. transfer mattress). Provides incontinent care to patients. Maintains and documents fluid intake, output measurements and vital signs on patients per care plan. Assists with obtaining late trays as needed. Maintains infection control precautions per Infection Control Policy. Performs bedside shift report with oncoming CNA or NA each shift. Maintains white board in patient rooms each shift. Maintains unit logs daily/weekly as indicated (i.e. blanket warmer, eye wash station. Preforms glucometer QC checks every night, including checking dates on strips and solutions. Statement of Other Duties This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described. Functional Demands Physical Requirements Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently kneels (bending the legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees), reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and feels (perceiving attributes of items as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of fingertips). Occasionally crouches (bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine), and stoops (bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist). Organizational Expectations Behavioral Attributes The following behavioral attributes are required: achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence, customer service oriented, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analytical thinking and information seeking. Qualifications Job Requirements Education/Certifications: High school degree or equivalent required Currently actively enrolled and participating in an accredited Registered Nurse nursing program Current American Heart Association BLS certification Successfully completed 1 clinical rotation (including Fundamentals) or has 6 months of applicable direct patient care experience Current resume – required with online application The Apprentice Nurse Student will function in a supportive role to a Registered Nurse and work collaboratively with the health care team in the management of patient care. This position allows the student to gain experience in providing care to a diverse patient population and to develop strong communication and organizational skills. The Apprentice Nurse Student will perform direct patient care (hygiene, skin care, mobility and assistance with elimination needs), obtain and record vital signs, collect laboratory specimens, document intake/output, communicate effectively with patients/staff, promote patient safety and function as a team member within the health system. Professional development, support and encouragement to enhance confidence and skills Exposure to a range of diagnoses MOAB class required within 60 days of hire 
Job Summary Reporting to the Director, Medical Surgical Nursing, provides assistance with nursing care of patients as needed under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Nursing care is provided in accordance with the stated philosophy and standards established by the Nursing Services Department and regulatory agencies. The PCT/Student Nurse is accountable for the aspects of nursing care they are directed to provide within their scope of practice. Minimum Qualifications Education High School diploma or equivalent required. Must be currently enrolled in a professional nursing educational program. Experience Acute care experience preferred. At least one medical surgical clinical rotation required Licensure and/or Certification BLS healthcare provider required. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred Skills Ability to take vitals; communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Computer skills. Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to read, write and communicate in English. Excellent customer service skills. 
Job Summary Reporting to the Director, Medical Surgical Nursing, provides assistance with nursing care of patients as needed under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Nursing care is provided in accordance with the stated philosophy and standards established by the Nursing Services Department and regulatory agencies. The PCT/Student Nurse is accountable for the aspects of nursing care they are directed to provide within their scope of practice. Minimum Qualifications Education High School diploma or equivalent required. Must be currently enrolled in a professional nursing educational program. Experience Acute care experience preferred. At least one medical surgical clinical rotation required Licensure and/or Certification BLS healthcare provider required. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred Skills Ability to take vitals; communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Computer skills. Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to read, write and communicate in English. Excellent customer service skills. 
Job Summary Provides assistance with nursing care of patients as needed under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Nursing care is provided in accordance with the stated philosophy and standards established by the Nursing Services Department and regulatory agencies. The Patient Care Technician is accountable for the aspects of nursing care they are directed to provide within their scope of practice. Minimum Qualifications Education High School diploma or equivalent required. Must be currently enrolled in a professional or practical nursing program Experience At least one medical surgical clinical rotation required. Acute care experience preferred. Licensure and/or Certification BLS healthcare provider required. Certified Nursing Assistant strongly preferred Skills Ability to take vitals. Communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to read, write, and communicate in English. Computer skills. Ability to maintain confidential information Show more Show less