Clinical Nursing Student — Acute Care Experience

Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Youngstown is seeking a Clinical Nursing Student to gain direct patient care experience under a Registered Nurse, aligned with Bon Secours Mercy Health policies. The role provides clinical exposure through shadowing and hands-on nursing tasks delegated by the RN.

You will develop critical thinking, perform basic patient care, document, participate in handoffs, and learn EPIC EHR usage. Must be enrolled in a nursing program and have completed at least one clinical course and

Qualifications

• HS/GED is required.
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program with at least one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation.
• BLS certification preferred.
• EPIC EHR training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop critical thinking skills through collaboration with the RN to ensure quality patient care.
• Provide basic patient care incl. vital signs, hygiene, mobility, and comfort.
• Act as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns.
• Deliver high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.
• Participate in hand-off/report of pertinent information upon arrival and departure.
• Perform delegated tasks once competency is validated.
• Assist in patient data collection and documentation (vital signs, intake/outtake).
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Utilize clinical technology as applicable.
• Escalate concerns through the appropriate chain of command.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Infection control

Team dynamics

Compassion

Accountability

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Nursing process

Professionalism

Education

HS/GED

Nursing program enrollment & clinical rotations

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Mercy Health in Youngstown is seeking a Clinical Nursing Student to gain direct patient care experience under a Registered Nurse, aligned with Bon Secours Mercy Health policies. The role provides clinical exposure through shadowing and hands-on nursing tasks delegated by the RN.

You will develop critical thinking, perform basic patient care, document, participate in handoffs, and learn EPIC EHR usage. Must be enrolled in a nursing program and have completed at least one clinical course and