About the role#
The Clinical Nursing Student role provides direct patient care on the Med Surg unit at Springfield Regional Medical Center. You will work under the guidance of a Registered Nurse to gain clinical experience through job shadowing and delegated tasks. This position is designed to help you develop critical thinking skills and apply your nursing education in a practical setting.
What you'll do#
- Provide basic patient care including comfort measures, vital signs, personal hygiene, and mobility assistance.
- Support the Registered Nurse with the nursing process and participate in patient data collection.
- Act as a liaison between patients and the nursing team by reporting changes or concerns.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities.
- Participate in patient hand-offs and report departmental needs.
- Perform delegated tasks once your competency is validated.
- Use clinical technology and escalate concerns through the appropriate chain of command.
- Provide customer service to patients, their families, and visitors.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in a nursing program with at least one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation completed.
- Ability to communicate clearly and follow directions from the healthcare team.
- Knowledge of patient safety standards, infection prevention, and team dynamics.
- A compassionate, relationship-based approach to care.
- Accountability for completing assigned tasks and professional conduct.
- BLS certification and EPIC EHR training are preferred.
- Recent experience in an acute or long-term care facility is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Springfield, Ohio.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, PRN.
- Term: Rolling.
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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