Student Nurse

Position #: 24000D64
Position: Student Nurse
UH Facility: Samaritan Medical Center
Shift: Variable
Status: Part-time
Work Days of Week: Variable

City: Ashland

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JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

For more than a century, UH Samaritan Medical Center has provided high-quality medical services to residents in Ashland County and surrounding communities.

Description

The Nursing Assistant II (NA II) is an entry-level position specifically designed for current nursing students aiming to enrich their preparation for a nursing career. Under the guidance of an experienced nurse, you will acquire valuable hands-on experience by providing safe, efficient, age-specific care to patients and families in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and/or sustain optimal health status.  The role is designed to build upon the experience gained in the classroom and during clinical rotations.

What You Will Do

Direct patient care delivery (includes ADL’s, hygiene measures, select treatments, patient/family education, discharge preparation)
Communication and documentation of interventions and observations
Participation in quality improvement process
Involved in learning and self-improvement
Initiates and maintains a positive relationship with patients/customers and coworkers
Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients/customers.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

NA IIs at UH Samaritan Medical Center are hired into the Float Pool to expand exposure and broaden experience to various types of units.

Qualifications

Education Qualifications

Current enrollment in an accredited professional A.D.N. nursing program with satisfactory academic record (Required) and
(BSN) Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Current enrollment with satisfactory academic record (Preferred)

In addition to completing the online application form, candidates should upload their unofficial transcripts showing current enrollment in a nursing program. If you do not have an unofficial transcript readily available, you may request one from your academic institution’s student portal or registrar’s office.

Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
Completion of an appropriate clinical rotation including patient care activities, including ambulating, transferring, bathing & grooming. (Required proficiency)
Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (i.e. stethoscope, thermometers, glucometers, and electronic monitoring devices). (Required proficiency)
Excellent communication skills. (Required proficiency)

Physical Demands

Standing – Frequently
Walking – Frequently
Sitting – Rarely
Lifting – Frequently (50 lbs)
Carrying – Frequently (50 lbs)
Pushing – Frequently (50 lbs)
Pulling – Frequently (50 lbs)
Climbing – Occasionally (50 lbs)
Balancing – Occasionally
Stooping – Frequently
Kneeling – Frequently
Crouching – Frequently
Crawling – Occasionally
Reaching – Frequently
Handling – Frequently
Grasping – Frequently
Feeling – Constantly
Talking – Constantly
Hearing – Constantly
Repetitive Motions – Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination – Constantly

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