Patient Care Novice I

Nurses develop their best skills through a combination of education and real-life experience. Our Patient Care Novices work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist in providing high quality patient care at Franciscan Health. This is an excellent opportunity to learn hands-on care and gain experience recognizing signs and symptoms and how to respond.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Under the direction and supervision of the RN, perform patient care activities, as needed, of the patient population(s) served in the unit/department.

• Contribute to patient care in a safe environment, as well as maintaining equipment, supplies, and stock in a safe and efficient manner.

• Communicate effectively data and significant patient information to the attention of the RN.

• Document data collected during the provision of patient care in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Required Enrolled in program Must be enrolled in an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing program fully accredited by either the CCNE (Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education) or NLNAC (National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission).

• None Must have successfully completed one full rotation (semester, quarter, etc.) of nursing clinicals through a fully accredited school of nursing. Must be in good standing in their program.
  Required

• None having participated in the Franciscan Alliance or local Division’s established Student Nurse Extern/Student Nurse Intern program. Preferred

• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.