About the role#
This is a temporary, time-limited summer program at St. Rita's Medical Center. It is designed to provide you with clinical experience and exposure to the nursing profession. You will primarily shadow a Registered Nurse (RN) to learn the role within the care team. You may perform delegated tasks once your competency has been validated.
What you'll do#
- Provide direct patient care under the guidance of an RN.
- Support the application of the nursing process.
- Collaborate with the RN to develop critical thinking skills.
- Seek out educational opportunities related to nursing practice.
- Assist with basic patient care, including personal hygiene, mobility, and vital signs.
- Act as a liaison between the patient and the nursing staff to report changes or concerns.
- Provide customer service to patients, families, and visitors.
- Document patient care accurately and participate in shift hand-off reports.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in an RN nursing program.
- Successful completion of program-specific educational requirements.
- An anticipated graduation date within 12 months of the summer program start.
- Preferred: BLS certification, recent experience in acute or long-term care, and EPIC Electronic Health Record training.
Location & details#
- Location: Lima, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Paid, part-time position.
About Mercy Health
Mercy Health is a nonprofit health care provider based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 2013, the organization operates as part of the Trinity Health system. It maintains a focus on specialties including cardiology, oncology, neurology, and orthopedics. The system employs over 10,001 people across its locations.
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