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

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Lorain, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nursing Student provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional, in accordance with applicable regulations and Bon Secours Mercy Health 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program.
• Completion of one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation.
• Completion of the first clinical rotation as a nursing student.
• 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.
• Understanding of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions.
• Understanding of team dynamics.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to care.
• 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 training.

Responsibilities

• Support the nurse in applying the nursing process under RN 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.
• Provide basic patient care, including comfort, vital signs, personal care, hygiene, mobility, and unit-based specialty duties.
• Communicate patient changes or concerns to the nurse and act as a liaison between the patient and nurse.
• Provide customer service to patients, families, visitors, and employees.
• Document patient care accurately, precisely, and promptly when applicable.
• Participate in hand-offs and report pertinent patient and departmental information upon arrival and departure.
• Perform delegated tasks after competency has been validated.
• Collect and document patient data, 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, 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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED