About the role#
The Student Nursing Program is a temporary summer opportunity designed to provide clinical exposure and hands-on experience. You will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse to support patient care and develop your clinical skills. This is a full-time position for the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Shadow Registered Nurses to learn the role within the care team and improve your understanding of the nursing process.
- Provide basic patient care, including vital signs, hygiene, mobility, and comfort measures.
- Assist patients with feeding, hydration, and nutrition.
- Collaborate with the nursing team to support quality patient care delivery.
- Document patient care accurately and promptly.
- Report patient concerns or changes in condition to the nurse.
- Participate in hand-offs and report pertinent information upon arrival and departure.
- Perform unit-based specialty duties as required by your nursing school and state-board regulations.
- Provide customer service to patients, families, and visitors.
- Perform delegated tasks once your competency is validated.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in an RN nursing program with successful completion of program-specific educational requirements.
- Planned graduation date within 12 months of the program start date.
- Ability to communicate clearly and follow directions from the healthcare team.
- Knowledge of patient safety standards, infection prevention, and team dynamics.
- A compassionate, relationship-based approach to care.
- Professionalism and accountability for assigned tasks.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- BLS certification, recent acute or long-term care experience, and EPIC Electronic Health Record training are preferred.
Location & details#
- Locations: Portsmouth, Newport News, Suffolk, and Franklin, Virginia.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
About Bon Secours
Bon Secours is a nonprofit health system based in Marriottsville, Maryland. It operates acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, and retirement communities across seven states on the East Coast. The organization employs over 24,000 caregivers. It manages a wide range of services including hospice, home care, and assisted living.
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