• Job Description

  Req#: R236359

  Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

  S cheduled Weekly Hours:

  24

  Work Shift:

  Days/Evenings (United States of America)

  Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
  The Student Nurse provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.
  
  Essential Job Functions
  Under direction of the RN, supports the nurse in the application of the nursing process.
  • Works to develop critical thinking skills through collaboration with the RN to ensure quality patient care delivery
  • Seeks out educational opportunities related to nursing practice and critical thinking
  Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, record vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility, including unit based specialty duties.
  • Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse
  • Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors and all employees
  • Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care
  • Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving
  • Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated

  Education

  HS/GED (required)

  Currently enrolled in a nursing program and has completed one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation (required)

  Certifications

  BLS (preferred)

  Training

  Must have completed First Clinical Rotation as a Nursing Student
  EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

  Work Experience

  Recent experience in acute care and/or long term care facility (preferred)

  Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

  Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

  • Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance w/AD&D
  • Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
  • Paid time off
  • Educational Assistance
  • And much more

  *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

  Department:

  Med/Surg Unit - Lourdes Med/Surg 5th Floor

  It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com .

• About the company

  Mercy Health, formerly Catholic Health Partners, is a Catholic health care system with locations in Ohio and Kentucky.

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