Student Nurse

Position #: 24000D66
Position: Student Nurse
UH Facility: Elyria Medical Center
Shift: Variable
Status: Part-time
Work Days of Week: Variable

City: Elyria

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JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

For more than 115 years, University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center has been serving the health care needs of the residents of Lorain and western Cuyahoga counties. Our expert team utilizes state-of-the-art technology and the latest treatments to provide high quality care for adults and children. 

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.

Responsibilities include:

Direct patient care delivery (includes ADLs, 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

Current NA II opportunities exist across UH Elyria Medical Center including:

Behavioral Health Unit (BHU)
Emergency
General Acute Care (Medical/Surgical)
Joint Camp
Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
Operative Services
Step Down
Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)

Required For All Jobs

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.

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)

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)

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.

Physical Demands