Nurse Internship

About the Company:

The McGuire Group is a portfolio of six health care facilities in New York state, including: Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg; Brookhaven Health Care Facility in East Patchogue; Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga; Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville; Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda and Seneca Health Care Center in West Seneca. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare.

Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, lifesaving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.

Our collective stories: our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!

Job Description:

Shadow Nurse for PN2 Students
RATE: $20/hr
SHIFT: 1st, 2nd, Per-Diem

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 than 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 an 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

EDUCATION:

Minimum: Enrolled in PN2 semester in a NYS licensed LPN program
Currently enrolled in PN2 and in good standing

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