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

Bon Secours 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 is a temporary, time-limited summer program intended to provide clinical experience and exposure. The role is primarily focused on job shadowing and may include clinical care delegated by an RN.

The student supports nursing care and develops critical-thinking skills through collaboration with the RN, educational opportunities, and exposure to the nurse’s role within the care team and patient-care process. Duties may include basic patient care, communicating patient concerns to the nurse, documentation, handoffs, and other tasks delegated after competency is validated. The position requires a compassionate, professional approach, accountability, and the ability to communicate and follow directions within the healthcare team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in an RN nursing program.
• Successfully completed program-specific educational requirements.
• Planned or anticipated graduation date within 12 months of the summer program start.
• 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 falls, 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

• 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.
• Collaborate with the RN to develop critical-thinking skills and 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 and the delivery of patient care.
• 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 high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and employees.
• Document patient care accurately, precisely, 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.
• Assist with feeding, hydration, nutrition, bowel and bladder elimination, ambulation, and patient mobility.
• Collect and document patient data, such as vital signs, intake and output, and changes in patient condition.
• Follow patient and healthcare safety standards, infection-prevention practices, and transmission-based precautions.
• Escalate concerns through the chain of command and complete assigned tasks accountably.

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

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