Student Nurse
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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