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Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Clinical Nursing Student - Med-Surg - West HospitalThe Clinical Nursing Student 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. The Clinical Nursing Student role is designed to provide clinical experience and exposure through both job shadowing of the Registered Nurse (RN) and provision of care appropriate to scope and at the delegation of the RN.Essential 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.Participates in patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition).Performs basic patient hygiene and care related to activities of daily living - assisting with ambulation and patient mobility, feeding, hydration and nutrition and bowel and bladder elimination.Utilizes clinical technology as applicable.Escalates concerns appropriately through appropriate chain of command.Education:HS/GED (required)Currently enrolled in a nursing program and has completed one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation (required)Required Licensing & Certifications:BLS (preferred)Experience:Recent experience in acute care and/or long term care facility (preferred)Skills & Abilities:Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare teamAbility to understand and follow directions of healthcare teamKnowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care)Infection prevention and transmission-based precautionsTeam dynamicsCompassionate, relationship-based approach in care activitiesAccountability for completion of assigned tasksCritical thinkingAdvanced problem solvingUnderstanding of nursing processProfessionalismTraining:Must have completed First Clinical Rotation as a Nursing StudentEPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.What we offer:Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discountsPaid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and eldersTuition assistance, professional development and continuing education supportBenefits may vary based on the market and employment status.All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon Secours Mercy Health, please email If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at
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cincinnati, OH, 45211, US
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