2026 Summer Student Nursing Program Lima

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.03

Work Shift:

All Work Shifts (United States of America)

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Nurse Extern 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 the organization. The Nurse Extern program is a temporary program that enhances working clinical experience.

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 in accordance with pertinent school of nursing facility and state board of nursing.
Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse
Provides high level customer service to all patients patients 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

Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team
Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team
Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls skin breakdown suicide prevention environment of care)
Infection prevention and transmission-based precautions
Understanding of clerical duties and office-based technology
Team dynamics
Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs intake/output change in patient condition)
Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care
Assists with feeding hydration and nutrition
Assists with bowel and bladder elimination
Ambulation and patient mobility
Use of clinical technology
Compassionate relationship-based approach in care activities
Accountability for completion of assigned tasks
Escalation of concerns via chain of command
Critical thinking
Advanced problem solving
Understanding of nursing process
Professionalism

Education

Currently enrolled in a (RN) nursing program and has successfully completed program specific educational requirements (required)

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Training

Qualifications may vary per facility please refer to program specific requirements
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

Working Conditions

*Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
*May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
*May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.
*May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
*May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
*May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
*May have periods of constant interruptions
General office environment
Required to car travel to off-site locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions
Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel
*Prolonged periods of working alone

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

*Neonates (0-4 weeks)
*Infant (1-12 months)
*Pediatrics (1-12 years)
*Adolescents (13-17 years)
*Adults (18-64 years)
*Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.)34-66%
Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.)67-100%
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.)34-66%
Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.)34-66%
Stoop/Kneel 34-66%
Crawling 1-33%
Climbing 1-33%
Balance 34-66%
Bending 67-100%
Sitting 34-66%
Walking 67-100%
Standing 67-100%

Additional Physical Requirements

*Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
*Perform shift work
*Maneuver weight of patients
*Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
*Reach above shoulder
*Repetitive arm/hand movements
*Finger Dexterity
*Color Vision
*Acuity - far
*Acuity - near
*Depth perception
*Use of latex products
*Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
*Exposure to moving mechanical parts
*Exposure to dust/fumes
*Exposure to potential electrical shock
*Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
*Exposure to high pitched noises
*Gaseous risk exposure
Other:

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson 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 HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Neuroscience Center - St. Ritas - Neurosciences

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