Nursing Student Assistant
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Job Description
About The MetroHealth System:
The MetroHealth System is committed to redefining healthcare by addressing the broader factors influencing community health and well-being, such as housing, environment, economic opportunities, food access, transportation, and legal support. Founded in 1837, it serves as Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system, operating four hospitals, four emergency departments, and over 20 health centers.
Job Description:
This is a part-time position (16 hours biweekly) located at the Parma Health Center. The available shifts are: 7am-7pm, 11am-11pm, 3am-3pm, and 7pm-7am.
Summary:
The Nursing Student Assistant supports patient care for infants through adults, working under the direction of the Nurse Manager or assigned RN-Clinical Nurse. The role involves performing skills as outlined in the Record of Activity of Orientation (RAO). The Nursing Student Assistant is expected to uphold the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assists with and provides patient care under the guidance of the Nurse Manager or RN.
• Performs only skills detailed in the Record of Activity of Orientation (RAO).
• Maintains a focus on delivering high-quality care and upholding The MetroHealth System’s standards.
Qualifications:
• Required:
• Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program (or a program seeking accreditation).
• Must have completed fundamentals of nursing and be currently registered in clinical.
• Must have continuous enrollment in a nursing program *or• be a graduate of a nursing program and board eligible.
• Must possess a BLS Certification from the AHA for healthcare providers *or• obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Eligibility for the position lasts a maximum of 6 months after graduation from nursing school.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Preferred: None
Physical Requirements:
• The position involves intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and walking throughout the day.
• May require extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Must possess normal visual range (with or without correction) and normal audio range (with or without correction).
• Ability to lift 250-300 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to push/pull up to 500 pounds with assistance.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
• Requires some exposure to chemicals and cleaning products.
