A nursing student who has completed a minimum of one medical/surgical rotation in an accredited nursing program and is pending nursing licensure. All nursing students hired into this position are expected to obtain nursing licensure as soon as possible and transition into a new graduate nurse resident position, as available, for the next available cohort after licensure. Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Essential Functions. Responds to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting patients with hygiene care and nourishment, obtaining vital signs, and communicating constructively, effectively, and timely with members of the care team. Assists with Foley catheter and nasogastric tube insertions, care, and removal. Checks and documents patient vitals, glucose levels, inputs, and outputs. Documents patient care with the additional signature of a Registered Nurse. Performs secondary assessments as additions to the primary assessment performed by a Registered Nurse. Assists with patient and family education related to the patient’s disease process, medications, and interventions related to the plan of care. Assists nurses and physicians within scope and competency. Adheres to infection prevention standards and contributes to patient experience goals. Assists with patient transfers, admissions, and discharges as directed and in compliance with the principles of safe patient handling. Skills. Nursing. Patient Care. Patient & Family Education. Care Planning. Life Support. Vital Signs. Patient Transfers. Disease Processes. Minimum Qualifications. A student in good standing in an accredited School of Nursing program, having completed a minimum of one medical/surgical rotation. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) Certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval. Preferred Qualifications Completion of all clinical coursework with the exception of the final/capstone courseOne (1) years of previous experience in a healthcare setting.