Early Career Decision Fall 2026 - Lima

Mercy Health BSMH • Bath Township, OH

3d

About The Position

The Clinical Nursing Student - Immersion provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN) or designated healthcare professional, following applicable regulations and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies, procedures, and guidelines. This is a temporary immersion program intended to enhance clinical work experience. The role supports the nursing process, develops critical-thinking skills through collaboration with the RN, and provides basic patient care within the scope of the student's nursing education and validated competencies. Care may be provided to patients across the lifespan, from neonates through older adults, according to the assigned unit's needs and departmental policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program and successful completion of program-specific educational requirements for the immersion experience.
• Ability to clearly communicate with members of the healthcare team and understand and follow their directions.
• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards, infection prevention, and transmission-based precautions.
• Ability to collect and document patient data, including vital signs, intake/output, and changes in condition.
• Basic hygiene and activities-of-daily-living care skills, including assistance with feeding, hydration, nutrition, elimination, ambulation, and mobility.
• Ability to use clinical technology and understand clerical duties and office-based technology.
• Teamwork, accountability, professionalism, compassionate relationship-based care, and ability to escalate concerns through the chain of command.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and understanding of the nursing process.
• Ability to meet the role's physical requirements, including manual dexterity, patient maneuvering, shift work, reaching, repetitive arm and hand movements, and required sensory abilities.
• Ability to provide age-appropriate care and apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience as a Patient Care Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, or other medical experience.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training.

Responsibilities

• Support the nurse in applying the nursing process under RN direction.
• Collaborate with the RN to develop critical-thinking skills and support quality patient care.
• Seek educational opportunities related to nursing practice and critical thinking.
• Provide basic patient care, including comfort, vital signs, personal care and hygiene, mobility, and applicable unit-specific duties consistent with nursing program, facility, and state board requirements.
• Act as a liaison between patients and nurses by reporting changes or concerns to the nurse.
• Provide customer service to patients, families, visitors, and employees.
• Document patient care accurately, precisely, and promptly when applicable.
• Participate in handoffs and report pertinent patient and departmental information when arriving and leaving.
• Perform delegated tasks after competency has been validated.
• Follow universal precautions and use personal protective equipment and devices, including infection-control policies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED