Clinical Nursing Student - Early Career Decision Program - Youngstown

Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health in Youngstown is seeking a Clinical Nursing Student – Early Career Decision Program. The role provides direct patient care under RN supervision within a temporary immersion experience and hospital policies.

The program emphasizes compassion, teamwork and professional development, with EPIC/EHR training preferred. Candidates are currently enrolled in nursing programs and have HS/GED. बेसिक clinical exposure is expected.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required to start immersion program.
• Currently enrolled in nursing program with immersion experience.
• Ability to clearly communicate with healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of the RN, supports the nurse in applying the nursing process.
• Develops critical thinking skills through collaboration with the RN.
• Provides basic patient care including hygiene, vital signs, and mobility.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns.
• Provides high level customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Maintains accurate, timely patient care documentation.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

HS/GED

Nursing program enrollment

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

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 – Early Career Decision Program – Youngstown Market

Job Summary

The Clinical Nursing Student - Early Career Decision will provide direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse (RN) or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health. The Nursing Immersion program is a temporary program that enhances working clinical experience.

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.
• 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.

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 nursing program and has successfully completed program specific educational requirements to the level of immersion experience. (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications

None

Experience

• Recent experience as a Patient Care Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, or some other medical experience (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• 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
• Understanding of clerical duties and office-based technology
• 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
• Critical thinking
• Advanced problem solving
• Understanding of nursing process
• Professionalism

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

What We Offer

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

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 [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail]