Student Nurse - iFlex Float Pool - Anderson Hospital

Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Student Nurse to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. The role involves supporting nursing processes, developing critical thinking skills, and ensuring quality patient care across all age groups. The position requires effective communication and teamwork, along with a commitment to patient safety and comfort. Benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, and educational assistance.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a nursing program with at least one clinical nursing course completed.
• BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the nurse in the application of the nursing process under RN supervision.
• Provides basic patient care, including vital signs and personal hygiene.
• Documents patient care accurately and timely.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Compassion

Education

HS/GED

Currently enrolled in a nursing program

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01

Work Shift: Evenings/Nights (United States of America)

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Student Nurse provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Essential Job Functions

1. Supports the nurse in the application of the nursing process under RN supervision.
2. Develops critical thinking skills through collaboration with the RN to ensure quality patient care.
3. Seeks educational opportunities related to nursing practice and critical thinking.
4. Provides basic patient care, including care and comfort, recording vital signs, personal hygiene, and mobility, including specialty duties.
5. Acts as a liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns.
6. Provides high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
7. Documents patient care accurately and timely.
8. Participates in hand-offs and reports pertinent information upon patient transfer.
9. Performs delegated tasks once competency is validated.

Education

HS/GED required. Currently enrolled in a nursing program with at least one clinical nursing course and rotation completed.

Certifications

BLS preferred.

Training

Must have completed first clinical rotation. EPIC EHR training preferred.

Work Experience

Recent experience in acute or long-term care preferred.

Working Conditions

Includes periods of high stress, potential exposure to physical altercations, adverse weather, noise, hazardous substances, blood and body fluids, and working alone. Travel may be required.

Patient Population

Care provided across all age groups: neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Must be able to assess and interpret patient data relevant to age and development.

Physical Requirements

Includes lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing, balancing, bending, sitting, walking, and standing.

Additional Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity, shift work, maneuvering patients, sensory abilities, and exposure to various risks.

Skills

Effective communication, adherence to safety standards, clerical skills, teamwork, patient data collection, hygiene, mobility assistance, technology use, compassion, accountability, escalation procedures, critical thinking, professionalism.

Benefits

Includes medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA, life insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, educational assistance, and more. Benefits vary by employment status.

Department:

Nurse Float Pool - Anderson

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer. Consideration for employment is provided regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability. For accommodations or inquiries, contact [e-mail].