Early Career Decision Fall 2026 - Lima

Mercy Home Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Clinical Nursing Student - Immersion to provide direct patient care under RN guidance in a hospital setting. The program is temporary and focuses on immersive clinical experience.

Responsibilities include applying nursing process, documenting care, assisting with vital signs, and coordinating with the care team. Enrollment in a nursing program is required, with EPIC EHR training preferred.

Qualifications

• HS/GED is required.
• Currently enrolled in nursing program with immersion experience required.
• EPIC EHR training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under RN guidance, supports nursing process in patient care.
• Develops critical thinking through collaboration with RN for quality care.
• Seeks educational opportunities related to nursing practice.
• Provides basic patient care including vitals, hygiene and mobility.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes.
• Delivers high level customer service to patients and families.
• Documents patient care accurately and timely.
• Participates in hand-off reports on patient needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team dynamics

Infection prevention

Patient data collection

Ambulation

Professionalism

Education

HS/GED

Currently enrolled in nursing program (immersion required)

Currently enrolled in nursing program (immersion required)

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

The Clinical Nursing Student - Immersion 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 Job 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.

Licensing/Certification

None

Education

• HS/GED (required)
• Currently enrolled in nursing program and has successfully completed program specific educational requirements to the level of immersion experience. (required)
• Currently enrolled in nursing program and has successfully completed program specific educational requirements to the level of immersion experience. (required)

Work Experience

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

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

Language

None

Patient Population

Demonstrates 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 patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s 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)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

• Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X
• Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X
• Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X
• Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X
• Stoop, Kneel X
• Crawling X
• Climbing X
• Balance X
• Bending X

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

• Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X
• Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X
• Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X
• Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X
• Stoop, Kneel X
• Crawling X
• Climbing X
• Balance X
• Bending X

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

• Sitting X
• Walking X
• Standing X

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
• Perform shift work
• Maneuver weight of patients
• Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
• Reach above shoulder
• Repetitive arm/hand movements
• Finger Dexterity
• Color Vision
• Acuity – far
• Acuity – near

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
• Perform shift work
• Maneuver weight of patients
• Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
• Reach above shoulder
• Repetitive arm/hand movements
• Finger Dexterity
• Color Vision
• Acuity – far
• Acuity – near

Hazards

• Depth perception
• Use of Latex products
• Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to dust/fumes
• Exposure to potential electrical shock
• Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
• Exposure to high pitched noises
• Gaseous risk exposure

Skills

• 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

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.

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