Early Career Decision Spring 2027 - Lima

Mercy Health • Lima, OH

12d

About The Position

The Clinical Nursing Student - Immersion provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN) or designated healthcare professional, in accordance with applicable regulations and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures. The temporary Nursing Immersion program enhances students’ clinical work experience.

The student supports the RN in applying the nursing process, develops critical-thinking skills through collaboration, and seeks educational opportunities related to nursing practice. The role provides basic patient care, communicates patient changes and concerns to the nurse, documents care when applicable, and participates in handoffs. Delegated tasks may be performed once competency has been validated.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed program-specific educational requirements for the immersion experience.
• Ability to clearly communicate with other members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to understand and follow directions from the healthcare team.
• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations, including fall prevention, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, and environment of care.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions.
• Understanding of clerical duties and office-based technology.
• Knowledge of team dynamics.
• Ability to collect and document patient data, including vital signs, intake and output, and changes in patient condition.
• Ability to provide basic hygiene and activities-of-daily-living care; assist with feeding, hydration, nutrition, bowel and bladder elimination, ambulation, and mobility.
• Ability to use clinical technology and provide compassionate, relationship-based care.
• Accountability for completing assigned tasks and escalating concerns through the chain of command.
• Critical thinking, advanced problem-solving, understanding of the nursing process, and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support the nurse in applying the nursing process under the direction of an RN.
• 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-based specialty duties.
• Act as a liaison between patients and nurses by reporting patient changes or concerns to the nurse.
• Provide high-level customer service to patients, their families, visitors, and employees.
• Complete accurate, precise, and timely patient-care documentation when applicable.
• Participate in handoffs and report pertinent patient and departmental information upon arrival and when leaving.
• Perform delegated tasks after competency has been validated.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served on the assigned unit.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 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.

What This Job Offers

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