Student Nurse - St. Rita's Medical Center - PRN

Student Nurse

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01

Work Shift: All Work Shifts (United States of America)

PRN Opportunity - Every 3rd weekend requirement

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 Under direction of the RN, supports the nurse in the application of the nursing process.

• Works to develop critical thinking skills through collaboration with the RN to ensure quality patient care delivery

• Seeks out educational opportunities related to nursing practice and critical thinking

Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, record vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility, including unit based specialty duties.

• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse

• Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors and all employees

• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care

• Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving

• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated

Education

HS/GED (required)

Currently enrolled in a (RN) nursing program and has completed one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation (required)

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Training

Must have completed First Clinical Rotation as a (RN) Nursing Student EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

Work Experience

Recent experience in acute care and/or long term care facility (preferred)

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.