About the role#
The Clinical Nursing Student position provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. This role offers clinical experience and exposure through job shadowing and the provision of care within your scope of practice. This is a PRN, part-time position based in Lorain, Ohio.
What you'll do#
- Support the nursing process and work with RNs to build critical thinking skills.
- Record vital signs and provide personal care, hygiene, and mobility assistance.
- Help patients with activities of daily living, including feeding, hydration, and nutrition.
- Assist with bowel and bladder elimination and unit-based specialty duties.
- Act as a liaison between patients and the nursing staff.
- Participate in patient data collection and report pertinent information during hand-offs.
- Provide accurate, timely documentation and utilize clinical technology as needed.
- Perform delegated tasks once your competency is validated.
- Escalate concerns through the proper chain of command and provide high-level customer service.
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 and follow directions from the healthcare team.
- Knowledge of patient safety standards, infection prevention, and professional nursing processes.
- BLS certification is preferred.
- Recent experience in acute or long-term care is preferred.
- EPIC Electronic Health Record training is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Lorain, Ohio.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time (PRN).
- This position is paid.
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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