Student Nurse - University Hospitals
Parma, OH
About the Job
Description
For 50+ years, UH Parma Medical Center has provided high-quality health care to the residents of Parma and surrounding communities and now offers a Level 3 trauma center. This 332-bed full-service community hospital employs 2,000 Northeast Ohio residents, including more than 500 physicians trained in more than 30 specialties.
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:
1. Direct patient care delivery (includes ADLs, hygiene measures, select treatments, patient/family education, discharge preparation)
2. Communication and documentation of interventions and observations
3. Participation in quality improvement process
4. Involved in learning and self-improvement
5. Initiates and maintains a positive relationship with patients/customers and coworkers
Current NA II opportunities exist across UH Parma Medical Center including:
· Cardiac ICU
· Emergency Services
· General Acute Care (Medical/Surgical)
· Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
· Joint Camp
· Step Down
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 (i.e. stethoscope, thermometers, glucometers, and electronic monitoring devices). Excellent communication skills.
Education: Current enrollment in an accredited A.D.N. 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.