Student Nurse

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 utilizesstate-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.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

Experience / Knowledge : Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice. Successful completion of a Nursing Fundamentals course required.

Special Skills, Equipment : Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (.

stethoscope, thermometers, glucometers, and electronic monitoring devices). Excellent communication skills.

Education : Current enrollment in an accredited . nursing program required. Current enrollment in a BSN nursing program 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.

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

LOCATION

UH Elyria Medical Center

For more than 110 years, UH Elyria Medical Center has served the health care needs of the residents of Lorain County and western Cuyahoga County.