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

Mercy Health • Lima, OH

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in an RN nursing program and successfully completed the 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 fall prevention, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, and environment of care.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions.
• Understanding of team dynamics and the nursing process.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to care.
• Accountability for completing assigned tasks.
• Critical thinking and advanced problem-solving skills.
• Professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Recent experience in an acute-care 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.
• Shadow the RN to learn the role within the care team, patient-care delivery, and the nursing process.
• Provide basic patient care, including comfort, vital signs, personal care and hygiene, mobility, and applicable unit-specific duties.
• 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 and promptly when applicable.
• Participate in handoffs and report relevant patient and departmental information when arriving and leaving.
• 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 patient condition.
• Assist with hygiene, activities of daily living, feeding, hydration, nutrition, bowel and bladder elimination, ambulation, and mobility.
• Use clinical technology and apply a compassionate, relationship-based approach to care.
• Complete assigned tasks accountably and escalate concerns through the 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED