Student Nurse

Description

Description - External

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: 

• Direct patient care delivery, including, but not limited to: ADLs/hygiene, Vital signs, I&O, Bladder scanning, EKG, Glucometer & other point of care testing (where applicable) and Restraints 
• 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 Parma Medical Center including:

• Cardiac ICU
• Emergency Services
• General Acute Care (Medical/Surgical)
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Joint Camp
• Step Down

Why choose UH as a Student Nurse? 

• Flexible schedules & orientation 
• Supportive & education focused culture 
• More hands-on practice of clinical & interpersonal skills 
• Build confidence in providing patient care 
• Team-work oriented staff & interdisciplinary teams 
• Exposure to EMR systems & documentation of interventions & observations 
• Learn about your areas of interest 
• Pathway for skill development and career advancement 
• Pathway to RN position post-graduation 

Qualifications

Qualifications - External

Education Requirements 

• Enrollment in a Diploma RN, Associate or bachelor’s degree of Nursing from an accredited program
• Successful completion of a Registered Nursing Fundamentals course required 
• Most up-to-date transcripts should be uploaded with application - help limit f/u post-offer & clarify qualification when screening 

Note:  Education verification?will be required upon receiving a job offer.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Prior experience on a related unit or specialty in a practicum, internship or STNA/PCNA/NAII is preferred