Student Nurse - Neuro ICU - PRN - 1st Shift

About the role

The Student Nurse Aide works under the direction of the RN/LPN, providing direct patient care standards. The role requires the ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, organize and set priorities, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic and select advanced nursing care to patients within the Student Nurse Aide’s scope of practice, including actions that meet psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and physical needs.
• Performs advanced nursing activities delegated by the RN/LPN, such as simple dressing changes, phlebotomy, PIV removal, routine medication administration, and others as defined by policy.
• Performs patient care considering needs specific to the standard of care for the patient’s age, gender, socioeconomic status, education, physical and mental abilities, and racial and ethnic background.
• Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Provides explanations to patients and families prior to administering care and answers questions within scope of practice.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and the ability to function appropriately in stressful situations.
• Responds to patients in emergency or physically distressing situations.
• Ensures documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Assumes accountability for the appropriate utilization of resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned, within the Student Nurse Aide’s scope of practice.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completed a minimum of one year of clinical experience within an academic nursing program.
• Completed the following educational courses and clinical experience: Fundamentals of Nursing and Pharmacology, including medication administration.
• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Associate Degree, Diploma, or Baccalaureate Professional Nursing Program. (Nursing graduates pending passage of the NCLEX are eligible.)

Qualifications

• BLS certification required before the conclusion of the orientation period.

About Us

Huntsville Hospital is a leading healthcare provider, recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, the hospital features a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state. Additional highlights include:

• A certified Primary Stroke Center and recognition as "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs."
• Six cath labs and four EP labs, along with multiple medical and step-down units for professional growth.
• On-campus training center for continuing education, a Shared Governance Program, and a Clinical Ladder for professional development.
• The Daisy Award for nursing excellence and a Nurse Residency Program for new graduates.

We offer a supportive environment with a focus on employee well-being, including an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, and a free health clinic.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability.
• Retirement account options with a 401K organization match.
• Nurse residency program and tuition assistance.
• Student loan reimbursement and on-site training and education opportunities.
• Employee discounts on phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, and apartment applications.