2026 Nursing Co-Op Students - WCH

Job Description

UC Health is hiring Nursing Co-Ops currently enrolled in the Nursing Program with University of Cincinnati.

About West Chester Hospital

West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region's largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.


West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. West Chester Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC), and the hospital is routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati.

Responsibilities

In this role you will Provide direct patient care in the hospital setting. Develop the clinical skills of the nursing student. The Nursing Co-op Student provides direct patient care to individuals and/or groups as assigned by the Faculty Advisor and Clinical Preceptor.

• Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Performs direct nursing care, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and standards of the hospital as outlined in the plan of care. Delivers care in a kind, courteous and honest manner promoting the patient's sense of security. Promotes positive interactions by smiling, making eye contact, laughing and interjecting humor into work appropriate to the patient's culture and circumstances. Performs other duties as assigned
• Identifies and communicates patient problems/needs and performed nursing interventions to the registered nurse assigned in a timely manner. Seeks guidance as needed when performing delegated nursing skills by utilizing resource persons, policy and procedure manuals, or other references on standards of care. Legally documents delegated observations and interventions in the medical record according to policy and procedure. Reinforces healthcare information/teaching, provided by the registered nurse, to the patient and family. Acts as patient advocate by preserving patient's rights, privacy and confidentiality. Follows all safety rules while on the job. Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Accepts constructive feedback and able to give accurate self-evaluation. | Review the physical demands and assign an overall average percentage of time this position performs these activities.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing BSN program. Successfully completed junior year at date of hire. BLS certification

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About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.


UC Health is an EEO employer.