Student Nurse Extern Mercy Health Lorain

Mercy Health Partners; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a nursing assistant, where you will assist patients with daily living activities and provide essential care under the supervision of registered nurses. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while making a positive impact on patient care. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a nursing program and possess strong communication skills. Embrace the mission of providing high-quality healthcare to the community.

Qualifications

• Must be CPR certified and demonstrate competency in clinical skills.
• Experience from at least one completed clinical course.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and comfort measures.
• Perform routine patient care tasks delegated by the RN.
• Communicate and document pertinent patient information.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Education

Currently enrolled in a nursing program

Job description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Opportunity to train 1 on 1 with an RN while in school.

PRN - 1 shift every 2 weeks

General Summary:

Performs various general duties and assists in the provision of patient care for all age groups as directed by the Registered Nurse and Organizational Leadership. Provides direct care for patients, answers call lights, and performs clerical, courier, and transporter functions. Collects data through observation and instrumentation. Recognizes and communicates pertinent information to multidisciplinary teams to ensure prompt attention to patient and departmental needs.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist patients with measures of comfort and activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, toileting, dressing, and grooming.
• Assist patients with mobility by performing active and passive range of motion, lifting, turning, repositioning, ambulation, and transportation.
• Perform routine patient care delegated by the RN, such as obtaining specimens, recording vital signs, applying ice/heat/compress/dressings, intake/output, point of care testing, 12 lead EKG, and reapplying monitors. May perform CPR. Explain procedures to patients to allay apprehension and elicit cooperation. May assist in restraining combative patients.
• Perform tasks independently after successful performance with an RN or under direct supervision, including changing peripheral IV site dressings, phlebotomy, removal of peripheral IVs, inserting/removing urinary catheters, simple trach care, administering non-medicated enemas, oral suctioning, changing ostomy appliances, and assisting with patient transfers.
• Assist in admitting, transferring, and discharging patients, including notifying appropriate departments, assembling charts, orienting patients, preparing rooms, documenting information, and securing valuables.
• Perform clerical duties such as courier services, answering phones/call lights, and managing patient equipment and supplies.
• Communicate and document pertinent patient and service information.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues as applicable.
• Participate in hand-offs and reports regarding patient and departmental needs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Embrace Standards of Behavior, demonstrate behaviors aligned with Mission and Core Values, and provide excellent customer service.

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

Must be currently enrolled in a nursing program with at least one completed clinical course and experience, or within 90 days post-graduation.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Must be CPR certified and demonstrate competency in clinical skills.
• Must be computer literate or have basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and patient information.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to work with the team and patients.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change and interruptions.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.