Clinical Nursing Student - Nursing Float Pool - Lorain Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health BSMH • Lorain, 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, following applicable regulations and organizational policies and procedures. The role provides clinical experience through RN job shadowing and care appropriate to the student's scope and delegated responsibilities. The student supports the nursing process, develops critical-thinking skills in collaboration with the RN, and seeks educational opportunities related to nursing practice. The position includes basic patient care, communication of changes and concerns, accurate documentation, participation in hand-offs, and completion of delegated tasks after competency validation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program.
• Completed one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation.
• Completed the first clinical rotation as a nursing student.
• 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.
• Team dynamics.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to care activities.
• Accountability for completing assigned tasks.
• Critical thinking, advanced problem solving, and understanding of the nursing process.
• Professionalism.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support the nurse in applying the nursing process under the direction of the RN.
• Collaborate with the RN to develop critical-thinking skills and support quality patient care.
• Seek educational opportunities related to nursing practice and critical thinking.
• Provide basic patient care, including comfort, vital signs, personal care, hygiene, mobility, and unit-based specialty duties.
• Act as a liaison between the patient and nurse by reporting changes or concerns.
• Provide high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and employees.
• Complete accurate, precise, and timely patient-care documentation when applicable.
• Participate in hand-off and reporting of pertinent patient and departmental information 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 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, and referral bonuses.
• 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.
• 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