Clinical Nursing Student St. Elizabeth Youngstown at Bon Secours Mercy Health

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!Scheduled Weekly Hours:0.01Work Shift:All Work Shifts (United States of America)Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionThe 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 organizations 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 FunctionsUnder 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 patients 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 commandThis 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.EducationHS/GED (required)Currently enrolled in a nursing program and has completed one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation (required)CertificationsBLS (preferred)TrainingMust have completed First Clinical Rotation as a Nursing StudentEPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)Work ExperienceRecent experience in acute care and/or long term care facility (preferred)Working ConditionsPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occurMay be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuseMay be required to use physical restraintsMay be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lightsMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluidsMay be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materialsMay have periods of constant interruptionsGeneral office environmentRequired to car travel to off-site locations occasionally in adverse weather conditionsLong-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travelProlonged periods of working alonePatient PopulationDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.*Neonates (0-4 weeks)*Infant (1-12 months)*Pediatrics (1-12 years)*Adolescents (13-17 years)*Adults (18-64 years)*Geriatrics (65 years and older)Physical RequirementsLifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 67-100%Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%Stoop/Kneel 34-66%Crawling 1-33%Climbing 1-33%Balance 34-66%Bending 67-100%Sitting 34-66%Walking 67-100%Standing 67-100%Additional Physical RequirementsManual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)Perform shift workManeuver weight of patientsHear alarms/telephone/audio recorderReach above shoulderRepetitive arm/hand movementsFinger DexterityColor VisionAcuity - farAcuity - nearDepth perceptionUse of latex productsExposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergentsExposure to moving mechanical partsExposure to dust/fumesExposure to potential electrical shockExposure to x ray/electromagnetic energyExposure to high pitched noisesGaseous risk exposureSkillsAbility to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare teamAbility to understand and follow directions of healthcare teamKnowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls skin breakdown suicide prevention environment of care)Infection prevention and transmission-based precautionsTeam dynamicsCompassionate relationship-based approach in care activitiesAccountability for completion of assigned tasksCritical thinkingAdvanced problem solvingUnderstanding of nursing processProfessionalismMercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.As a Mercy Health associate youre 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 supportBenefits may vary based on the market and employment status.Department:Stat Staffing - St. ElizabethIt 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 youd 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 . 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 . Key Skills Anti Money Laundering,Access Control System,Catering,Assessment,Communication Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1