Student Nurse Tech- Adult Acute Care- 4 Wiser
About the role
Under the direct supervision of an RN, the UMMC student nurse tech program will allow nursing students, who are actively progressing through an accredited school of nursing, to float to designated clinical areas and provide direct and indirect patient care which has been mastered through their accredited school of nursing and as outlined per UMMC job description. The program consists of three (3) levels which expand as students complete clinical competencies in nursing program. SNT will be UMMC employees in part time non-benefited positions, based out of the adult and children's hospital units and will be utilized as all allocated employees; based on cost per unit of service. Student nurse techs will work in designated areas to strengthen critical thinking skills, learn time management and clinical practice and transition to future position of registered nurse. Student nurse techs may continue to participate in nurse extern program and will resume SNT position after completion.
Responsibilities
- Records vital signs, intake, outputs, pulse oximetry and weights accurately and reports changes to RN.
- Assists and prepares patients for treatment, exams, and procedures as directed by RN.
- Administers and performs baths and basic hygiene measures as directed by RN.
- Assists with collection and delivery of specimens to appropriate labs timely.