Student Nurse

For more than 115 years, University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center has been serving the health care needs of the residents of Lorain and western Cuyahoga counties. Our expert team utilizes state-of-the-art technology and the latest treatments to provide high quality care for adults and children.

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:

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   Direct patient care delivery (includes ADLs, hygiene measures, select treatments, patient/family education, discharge preparation)

   
   

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   Communication and documentation of interventions and observations

   
   

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   Participation in quality improvement process

   
   

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   Involved in learning and self-improvement

   
   

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   Initiates and maintains a positive relationship with patients/customers and coworkers

   
   

Current NA II opportunities exist across UH Elyria Medical Center including:

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  Behavioral Health Unit (BHU)

  
  
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  Emergency

  
  
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  General Acute Care (Medical/Surgical)

  
  
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  Joint Camp

  
  
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  Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)

  
  
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  Operative Services

  
  
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  Step Down

  
  
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  Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)