Student Nurse or Patient Care Technician (PCT) - PCU - Anderson Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Student Nurse provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program and has completed one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Must have completed First Clinical Rotation as a Nursing Student.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training preferred.
• Recent experience in acute care and/or long term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the nurse in the application of the nursing process.
• Develops critical thinking skills through collaboration with the RN to ensure quality patient care delivery.
• Seeks out educational opportunities related to nursing practice and critical thinking.
• Provides basic patient care including care and comfort, recording vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility.
• Acts as a liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns.
• Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors, and all employees.
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
• Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance w/AD&D.
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible.
• Paid time off.
• Educational Assistance.

What This Job Offers

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