Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Clinical Nursing Student – Lorain Hospital

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Clinical Nursing Student 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 organization's policies, procedures, and guidelines. The Clinical Nursing Student role is designed to provide clinical experience and exposure through both job shadowing of the Registered Nurse (RN) and provision of care appropriate to scope and at the delegation of the RN.

Essential Job Functions
Under direction of the RN, supports the nurse in the application of the nursing process.

Works to develop critical thinking skills through collaboration with the RN to ensure quality patient care deliverySeeks out educational opportunities related to nursing practice and critical thinkingProvides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, record vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility, including unit based specialty duties. Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurseProvides high level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors and all employeesProvides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient careParticipates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leavingPerforms delegated tasks once competency has been validatedParticipates in patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition)Performs basic patient hygiene and care related to activities of daily living - assisting with ambulation and patient mobility, feeding, hydration and nutrition and bowel and bladder eliminationUtilizes clinical technology as applicableEscalates concerns appropriately through appropriate chain of command

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

HS/GED (required)Currently enrolled in a nursing program and has completed one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation (required)

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Training

Must have completed First Clinical Rotation as a Nursing StudentEPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

Work Experience

Recent experience in acute care and/or long term care facility (preferred)

This is a PRN Position.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

\n

What we offer

\n \n Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)\n Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts\n Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders\n Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support\n \n

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com