Student Nurse Extern (SNE) - Cardiac ICU Step Down - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health St. Vincent

Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a faith based Catholic Healthcare Ministry committed to serving the poor and underserved of our community since 1853. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a Regional Tertiary care facility serving a 150 mile radius of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. St. Vincent has been a well-established leader in quality healthcare as demonstrated by being verified as a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, designated as a STEMI Center, as well as Comprehensive Stroke Center verified by the Joint Commission. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center has also partnered with Nationwide Children's Hospital of Columbus to create Nationwide Children's Hospital of Toledo on the campus of Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center.

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position:

Performs various general duties and assists in the provision of patient care of all age groups as directed by the Registered Nurse and Organizational Leadership. Provides direct care for patients, answers call lights, performs clerical/courier/transporter functions. Collects data through a variety of means including observation and through the use of 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 but not limited to bathing, feeding, toileting, dressing, and grooming.
• Assist patients with mobility by performing active and passive range of motion, lifting, turning, repositioning, ambulation, and transportation.
• Performs routine patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse including but not limited to 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. Explains procedures to patients allaying apprehension and eliciting cooperation. May assist in restraining combative patients.
• Assists nursing team in the process of admitting, transferring, and discharging patients, including notifying appropriate individuals and departments, assembles patient charts and related paperwork, assisting and performing environmental orientation of patients, preparing, stocking, cleaning of rooms, documenting historical information, and securing belongings and valuables.
• Clerical skills/duties including but not limited to courier services, answering phones/call lights and orders, obtains, stocks, places, tests, discontinues, and removes patient equipment and supplies.
• Communicates and Documents pertinent patient and general information and services provided.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and works with others as applicable to resolve issues and concerns.
• Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Embraces Standards of Behavior. Demonstrates behavior consistent with Mission and Core Values. Holds Self and Others accountable for behaviors that promote service excellence. Provides excellent customer service.

Employment Qualifications:

Education Qualifications:

Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED

Licensure/Certification Required: CPR

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled in a professional school of nursing and have successfully completed one clinical nursing course and one clinical experience, or be within 90 days' post-graduation. Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions and patient information. Accurately reporting and documenting data and services provided. Good Interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with the multidisciplinary team and patients in a manner that fosters the team concept and supports the core values of the organization. Must be flexible and able to adapt to change and constant interruptions, with the ability to set and meet deadlines. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities while working in a fast paced environment.

Hours:

• Shift: Nights
• Hours: Varies
• Hours per pay period: Varies
• Weekend, holiday and on-call rotation required per department policy

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with: comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans; prescription drug coverage; flexible spending accounts; life insurance w/AD&D employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible; paid time off; educational assistance; and much more. Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.