Student Nurse Extern - Resource Pool - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health Partners; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health Partners seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Student Nurse Extern to join their dedicated Care Delivery Team. This PRN position provides essential patient care under RN supervision while pursuing nursing licensure. Candidates should possess effective communication skills, a foundational knowledge of nursing practices, and be enrolled in an accredited nursing program. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive healthcare environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings when eligible

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Must be a student nurse pursuing licensure.
• Knowledge of nursing practices typically acquired through high school and nursing classes.
• Effective communication skills to interact with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care under the direct supervision of the RN team leader.
• Cleans and restocks nursing units, retrieves medical records.
• Performs assigned functional tasks and documents appropriately.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures

Education

Completion of a two-week Nurse Aide Training Program

First year of clinicals in an accredited 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.

General Summary

Must be a student nurse pursuing licensure. Functioning as a member of the Care Delivery Team, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Student Nurse Extern provides basic patient care and activities of daily living under the direct supervision of the RN team leader. Utilizes the nursing process and assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care under RN direction. The Student Nurse Extern will not perform procedures requiring licensure by the State of Ohio (e.g., passing medications, nursing diagnosis, or admission assessments). Performs assigned functional tasks, treatments, and procedures related to patient care and the unit environment. Reports all findings, information, and observations to the RN team leader and documents appropriately. Cleans and restocks nursing units, retrieves medical records, and performs clerical duties as needed.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures, typically acquired through high school and nursing classes.
• Completion of a two-week Nurse Aide Training Program and passing the Ohio Department of Health Nurse Aide exam; this can be completed after hiring. If not state tested, must have completed the first year of clinicals in an accredited nursing program.
• Approximately three to four weeks of orientation and three to six months of related work experience to function independently.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, nonverbal) to interact with diverse populations including patients, families, and staff.
• Provide a faculty recommendation from the current School of Nursing.

Working Conditions and Reporting Relationships

• Normal patient care environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, and temperature variations.
• Up to 50% exposure to communicable diseases and distasteful patient care activities.
• Requires concentration and attention to detail for 50-80% of the time.
• Physical effort up to 50% of the time; ability to walk, stand, and bend up to 80% of the time.

Reports To: Assigned Manager/Supervisor

This is a PRN position.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance with AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or veteran status. Discrimination based on disability is also prohibited. For the affirmative action plan or policy statement, email [e-mail]. For reasonable accommodations during employment, contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].