Student Nurse Tech

Position Overview

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital dedicated to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. As a Student Nurse Tech, you will have the opportunity to gain diverse, hands-on experience that will prepare you for success in your nursing career.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, height, weight and demographic data
• Absorb and assist patients with personal and daily care, such as bathing, oral hygiene, shaving and hair care
• Absorb and assist with urinary catheter removal, finger stick blood sugars, bladder scans, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care and emptying drainage receptacles/tubes
• Remove peripheral IV’s as directed by RN (may not remove any IV’s located in antecubital fossa or higher)
• Deliver meals and snacks, feed patients who are unable to feed themselves and document oral intake
• Turn and position immobile patients safely while maintaining proper body alignment; participate in mobility program
• Transport patients to designated areas, such as to and from various treatment centers

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited nursing school (ADN or BSN program) - must provide proof of completion of the first year/fundamentals of nursing (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures and aseptic practices
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to follow written and verbal instructions, and to maintain effective working relations with others including patients, families, physicians and other hospital associates
• BLS certification required upon hire

Pay & Schedule

This position pays $20.00 per hour and operates on a full-time schedule.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid scholarship (BSN)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education
• New Graduate Registered Nurse program
• Student debt benefit program
• Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO and 401(K) with company match