Nurse Shadow Program en Absolut Care

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:

• 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
• Current Student in BOCES or other accredited LPN programs (2nd half)

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.