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

Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nursing Student provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional, following applicable regulations and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures. The position offers clinical experience through RN job shadowing and providing care within the student’s scope and as delegated by the RN. This PRN role is in the Nursing Float Pool at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. The student must work at least 24 hours within each six-week schedule and may pick up additional time working as a PCA.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program and completion of one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation.
• Must have completed the first clinical rotation as a nursing student.
• 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.
• Ability to work within team dynamics and provide compassionate, relationship-based care.
• Accountability for completing assigned tasks.
• Critical thinking, advanced problem solving, understanding of the nursing process, and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• BLS certification.
• Recent experience in an acute-care or long-term-care facility.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training.
• Current STNA status.

Responsibilities

• Support the RN 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.
• Communicate patient changes or concerns to the nurse.
• Provide high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and employees.
• Complete accurate, precise, and timely patient-care documentation when applicable.
• Participate in handoffs and report pertinent information about patient and departmental needs when arriving and leaving.
• Perform delegated tasks after competency has been validated.
• Participate in patient data collection and documentation, including vital signs, intake and output, and changes in patient condition.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including ambulation, mobility, feeding, hydration, 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.

What This Job Offers

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