About the role#
The Clinical Nursing Student role provides direct patient care while gaining clinical experience at Springfield Regional Medical Center. You will work under the guidance of a Registered Nurse to support the nursing process and develop your critical thinking skills. This position offers exposure to the Med Surg unit through job shadowing and hands-on care.
What you'll do#
- Support the Registered Nurse in the application of the nursing process.
- Provide basic patient care, including recording vital signs, assisting with personal hygiene, and helping with mobility.
- Act as a liaison between the patient and the nursing team to report changes or concerns.
- Participate in hand-off reports to share pertinent information regarding patient needs.
- Perform delegated tasks once your competency has been validated.
- Collect and document patient data, such as intake and output.
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.
- The ability to communicate clearly with members of the healthcare team.
- A compassionate approach to patient care.
Location & details#
- Location: Springfield, Ohio.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Status: 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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