Shadow Nurse for PN2 Students
The McGuire Group Health Care Facilities
Location
City of North Tonawanda, New York
Salary
$20 / HOUR
Quick overview
The shadow nurse will observe licensed LPNs or RNs in their daily duties, including monitoring patient status and vital signs. They will document observations and report them to their preceptor while providing support without performing direct patient care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be currently enrolled in the PN2 semester of a NYS licensed LPN program and in good standing. Applicants should demonstrate professionalism, a positive attitude, and strong communication skills.
Job description
Shadow Nurse for PN2 Students Rate
- $20/hr
- Shift: 1st, 2nd, Per-Diem
- The McGuire Group 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
If you're currently a nursing student, shadowing a nurse is one of the best things you can do for your future career!
