Nursing Student; CNA-PRN

Position: Nursing Student (CNA)-PRN
Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nursing Student provides safe, age-appropriate patient care while supporting the daily needs of patients and the healthcare team. This role supports Carroll Hospital's mission of creating a healthier community one person at a time.

Student employees work within a supportive learning environment focused on teamwork, patient safety, and high-quality care. All team members are expected to deliver reliable care while adhering to National Patient Safety Goals and hospital policies.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care Support

* Provide basic nursing care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) under RN supervision.

* Assist with AM/PM care including:

* Bed baths or showers

* Oral hygiene and grooming

* Toileting and perineal care

* Dressing patients

* Changing bed linens

* Maintaining a safe and orderly room environment

* Assist with feeding, tray setup, and positioning patients for meals.

* Ensure patient comfort by adjusting beds, providing pillows/blankets, and maintaining hydration.

Clinical Tasks

* Obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight.

* Perform EKGs as appropriate to skill level.

* Collect urine, sputum, and stool specimens.

* Remove urinary catheters per policy.

* Prepare equipment and supplies for diagnostic tests and procedures.

* Assist with drains and output collection.

* Perform and document patient care activities including turning, hygiene, and rounding.

Monitoring & Reporting

* Observe patients for reactions to treatments or changes in condition.

* Report abnormal findings, patient complaints, pain, or unusual incidents promptly to the RN or charge nurse.

* Respond to call lights promptly and anticipate patient needs.

* Participate in emergency response situations and initiate CPR when necessary.

Documentation

* Accurately document patient care interventions in the electronic medical record.

* Record intake and output measurements, vital signs, weights, and food intake.

* Ensure documentation is legible, timely, and co-signed by the supervising RN.

Communication & Teamwork

* Foster positive communication with patients, families, nurses, and team members.

* Assist coworkers and maintain a cooperative team environment.

* Carry and appropriately use assigned communication devices (e.g., Vocera).

* Reinforce patient education as directed by the RN.

Patient Admissions & Discharges

* Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.

* Prepare patient rooms and equipment for new admissions.

* Help patients gather belongings upon discharge.

* Ensure patient identification bands are in place and call bells are accessible.

Advanced Skills (Under Direct RN Supervision)

When performed side-by-side with a registered nurse, the nursing student may:

* Participate in nursing assessments

* Draw and process laboratory tests

* Insert and monitor IVs

* Insert Foley catheters and NG tubes

* Perform complex dressing changes (wound, surgical, trach)

* Administer tube feedings and fluid boluses

* Apply slings, splints, and assistive devices

* Observe medication administration

* Discontinue IVs in preparation for discharge (excluding central or specialty lines)

Patient Care Values

Employees demonstrate the hospital's patient care values:

* Empowerment - Encouraging participation in decision-making

* Respect - Maintaining dignity and active listening

* Integrity - Acting with honesty and trustworthiness

* Partnership - Working collaboratively toward shared goals

* Service Excellence - Exceeding patient expectations

* Accountability - Taking ownership of responsibilities and outcomes

Requirements

* Maryland Board of Nursing CNA License

* Completion of Fundamentals of Nursing

* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

* Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program required.

Additional Information

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