About the role#
This position is for a Clinical Nursing Student to work as a Patient Care Technician on the Med Surg Unit at West Hospital. You will gain clinical experience by working alongside Registered Nurses and providing direct patient care. This role is designed to help you build critical thinking skills and gain exposure to the nursing process in a hospital setting.
What you'll do#
- Support the nursing process under the guidance of an RN.
- Provide basic patient care, including hygiene, mobility assistance, feeding, and hydration.
- Record vital signs and perform patient data collection.
- Act as a liaison between patients and the nursing team by reporting changes or concerns.
- Participate in hand-off reports and departmental needs.
- Document care accurately and in a timely manner.
- Perform delegated tasks once your competency is validated.
- Use clinical technology and escalate concerns through the proper chain of command.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop your nursing practice.
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 within a healthcare team.
- Knowledge of safety standards, infection prevention, and transmission-based precautions.
- Accountability for assigned tasks and a compassionate, relationship-based approach to care.
- Preferred: BLS certification, recent experience in acute or long-term care, and EPIC EHR training.
Location & details#
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Schedule: 36 hours per week, day shift.
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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