About the role#
The Clinical Nursing Student in the Nursing Float Pool provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. This role is designed to give you clinical experience through job shadowing and hands-on care. You will work in a part-time capacity to support the nursing process and gain exposure to hospital operations.
What you'll do#
- Support the Registered Nurse in applying the nursing process and developing your critical thinking skills.
- Provide basic patient care, including personal hygiene, mobility assistance, feeding, and recording vital signs.
- Act as a liaison between patients and the nursing staff, reporting changes in patient conditions or concerns.
- Participate in hand-off reports and document patient care activities accurately.
- Perform delegated clinical tasks once your competency is validated.
- Seek out educational opportunities and utilize clinical technology to assist in daily tasks.
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 your first clinical rotation.
- Ability to follow directions and communicate clearly with the healthcare team.
- Knowledge of patient safety standards, infection prevention, and professional nursing practices.
- BLS certification, EPIC EHR training, and recent experience in acute or long-term care are preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Lorain, Ohio.
- The role is part-time and on-site.
- This is a paid 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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