Night Shift Patient Care Assistant for Nursing Students

easyservice; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health in Cincinnati is seeking a Clinical Nursing Student for the Patient Care Assistant role in the West Hospital 5N PCU. The student provides direct patient care under RN supervision, gaining hands-on clinical exposure while shadowing and performing delegated tasks within scope of practice.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, accurate documentation, and proactive patient support, including hygiene, vital signs, mobility, and comfort measures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in a nursing program with clinical experience required.
• Current first clinical rotation completed and one rotation completed in clinical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care under RN guidance.
• Support nursing process and ensure patient safety.
• Document vital signs and care activities accurately.
• Communicate changes to the nurse and care team.
• Demonstrate professionalism and compassionate care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Infection control

Professionalism

Education

HS/GED

Nursing student in program

Tools

EPIC EHR training

Job description

Mercy Health in Cincinnati is seeking a Clinical Nursing Student for the Patient Care Assistant role in the West Hospital 5N PCU. The student provides direct patient care under RN supervision, gaining hands-on clinical exposure while shadowing and performing delegated tasks within scope of practice.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, accurate documentation, and proactive patient support, including hygiene, vital signs, mobility, and comfort measures.