2027 Summer Student Nursing Program - St. Rita's Medical Center

Mercy Health BSMH • Bath Township, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nursing Student – Summer provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional, in accordance with applicable regulations and organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines. This temporary, time-limited summer program provides clinical experience and exposure. The role is primarily job shadowing, with possible clinical care activities delegated by an RN.

Under RN direction, the student supports the nursing process, develops critical-thinking skills through collaboration, seeks educational opportunities, and learns the RN role within the care team by shadowing. The student may provide basic patient care and complete delegated tasks after competency is validated, within the requirements of the nursing program, facility, and state board of nursing. The role also involves communication with patients and the healthcare team, timely documentation when applicable, and reporting concerns through the chain of command.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in an RN nursing program and has successfully completed program-specific educational requirements.
• Planned or anticipated graduation date within 12 months of the summer program start.
• Ability to communicate clearly 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 falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, and environment of care.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions.
• Understanding of team dynamics.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to care activities.
• Accountability for completing assigned tasks.
• Critical thinking and advanced problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of the nursing process.
• Professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• 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 direction of an RN.
• Develop critical-thinking skills in collaboration with the RN to support quality patient care.
• Seek educational opportunities related to nursing practice and critical thinking.
• Shadow the RN to learn the RN role within the care team and the delivery of patient care.
• Provide basic patient care, including care and comfort, vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility, within applicable school, facility, and state requirements.
• Act as a liaison between patients and nurses by reporting patient 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 reporting of pertinent patient and departmental information upon arrival and departure.
• Perform delegated tasks after competency has been validated.
• Follow healthcare-team directions and communicate clearly with team members.
• Follow patient and healthcare safety standards, infection-prevention practices, and transmission-based precautions.
• Collect and document patient data, including vital signs, intake and output, and changes in condition.
• Assist with hygiene and activities of daily living, feeding, hydration, nutrition, bowel and bladder elimination, ambulation, and mobility.
• Use clinical technology and maintain accountability for assigned tasks.
• Escalate concerns through the chain of command and demonstrate professionalism.

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