Clinical Nursing Student PCT – Med Surg Care Team

Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance and ongoing ed

Job summary

Mercy Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Clinical Nursing Student for the Med Surg Unit at West Hospital. The role supports nursing staff under supervision and offers hands-on clinical experience while completing nursing coursework.

Required enrollment in a nursing program with clinical rotations completed; basic patient care tasks, vital signs, documentation, and patient support are core responsibilities. Mercy Health emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required.
• Enrolled in a nursing program with one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation.
• First clinical rotation completed.

Responsibilities

• Supports the nurse in applying the nursing process under supervision.
• Develops critical thinking with RN collaboration to ensure quality patient care.
• Provide basic patient care including vitals, hygiene, mobility, and feeding.
• Report changes or concerns to the nurse.
• Deliver high level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Accurate patient care documentation and hand-off communications.
• Participate in patient data collection (vital signs, I/O, condition changes).
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Utilize clinical technology as applicable and escalate appropriately.

Skills

Clear communication

Follow directions

Patient safety

Infection prevention

Team dynamics

Compassionate care

Accountability

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Nursing process

Professionalism

Education

HS/GED

Nursing program + clinical rotation

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Mercy Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Clinical Nursing Student for the Med Surg Unit at West Hospital. The role supports nursing staff under supervision and offers hands-on clinical experience while completing nursing coursework.

Required enrollment in a nursing program with clinical rotations completed; basic patient care tasks, vital signs, documentation, and patient support are core responsibilities. Mercy Health emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork.