Clinical Nursing Student (CNS) - Nursing Float Pool - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

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About The Position

The Clinical Nursing Student provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional, in accordance with applicable regulations and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies, procedures, and guidelines. The role offers clinical experience through job shadowing of an RN and providing care within the student’s scope and as delegated by the RN. The position is per diem (PRN) and requires at least 24 hours of work within each six-week period. The student may also work as a PCA to pick up additional time; this is not required for the PRN position.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a nursing program.
• Completed at least one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation; the first clinical rotation must be completed.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must work at least 24 hours within a six-week period.
• Clearly communicate with other members of the healthcare team.
• Understand and follow directions from the healthcare team.
• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations, including falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, and environment of care.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions.
• Understand team dynamics.
• Use a compassionate, relationship-based approach to care activities.
• Be accountable for completing assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, advanced problem-solving, and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Current STNA status is accepted as an alternative to the stated clinical rotation qualification.
• BLS certification.
• Recent experience in an acute-care and/or long-term-care facility.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training.

Responsibilities

• Support the nurse in applying the nursing process under the RN’s direction.
• Develop critical-thinking skills in collaboration with the RN to 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 unit-based specialty duties.
• Serve as a liaison between the patient and nurse by reporting changes or concerns to the nurse.
• Provide high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and employees.
• Document patient care accurately, precisely, and promptly when applicable.
• Participate in handoff and report pertinent patient and departmental information when arriving and leaving.
• Perform delegated tasks after competency has been validated.
• Collect and document patient data, such as vital signs, intake and output, and changes in patient condition.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including ambulation and mobility, feeding, hydration and nutrition, and bowel and bladder elimination.
• Use clinical technology as applicable.
• Escalate concerns through the appropriate chain of command.

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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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