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

Location: Lima, OH

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

0.03

Work Shift

All Work Shifts (United States of America)

Intro paragraph

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 – Summer - St. Rita's Medical Center

Job Summary

The Clinical Nursing Student - Summer 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 the organization. The Clinical Nursing Student - Summer program is a temporary time-limited summer program designed to provide clinical experience and exposure. The Clinical Nursing Student - Summer role is primarily a job shadowing role that may incorporate aspects of clinical care at the delegation of the RN.

Essential 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 delivery

Seeks out educational opportunities related to nursing practice and critical thinking

Shadows the RN to learn the role in the context of the care team and delivery of patient care and understanding of the nursing process

Provides 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 in accordance with pertinent school of nursing, facility, and state board of nursing

Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse

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 upon arrival and when leaving

Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated

Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team

Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team

Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care)

Infection prevention and transmission-based precautions

Team dynamics

Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition)

Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care

Assists with feeding, hydration, and nutrition

Assists with bowel and bladder elimination

Ambulation and patient mobility

Use of clinical technology

Compassionate, relationship-based approach in care activities

Accountability for completion of assigned tasks

Escalation of concerns via chain of command

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma/GED (required)

Currently enrolled in a (RN) nursing program and has successfully completed program specific educational requirements with a planned/anticipated graduation date within 12 months of summer program start (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Experience

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

Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care)

Critical thinking

Advanced problem solving

Understanding of nursing process

Training

Qualifications may vary per facility, please refer to program specific requirements

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson 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.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/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

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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 Employer, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and