About the role#
The Clinical Nursing Student role provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. This position offers clinical experience through job shadowing and the provision of care within your scope of practice. You will work as part of the Nursing Float Pool to support patient needs and develop your professional nursing skills.
What you'll do#
- Support the nurse in the application of the nursing process.
- Collaborate with the RN to develop your critical thinking skills.
- Provide basic patient care, including vital signs, hygiene, mobility, and comfort.
- Act as a liaison between patients and the nursing team to report changes or concerns.
- Participate in hand-off reports and document patient data accurately.
- Perform delegated tasks once your competency is validated.
- Utilize clinical technology and escalate concerns through the proper chain of command.
- Provide high-level customer service to patients, families, and visitors.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in a nursing program.
- Completion of at least one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation.
- Ability to communicate clearly with the healthcare team and follow directions.
- Knowledge of safety standards, infection prevention, and transmission-based precautions.
- A compassionate, relationship-based approach to care.
- Accountability for completing assigned tasks and maintaining professionalism.
- BLS certification, EPIC EHR training, and recent experience in acute or long-term care are preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Lorain, Ohio.
- The work is on-site.
- This is a part-time, paid role with a rolling term.
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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