Nurse Shadow Program

Job Description

Job Description

Nurse Shadow Program

Pay $20.00 / hour

Hours : Flexible

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 that 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 a 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 :

EDUCATION : Minimum : Enrolled in PN2 semester in a NYS licensed LPN program

EXPERIENCE : Minimum : Currently enrolled in PN2 and in good standing

LICENSURE : N / A

If you're currently a nursing student, shadowing a nurse is one of the best things you can do for your future career.