Student Nurse Tech

About the role

UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham is currently hiring for Student Nurse interns. The position is available for hands-on experience while in nursing school, under the supervision of a nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
• Completes assigned nursing orders, including assisting patient with activities of daily living and taking vital signs.
• Observes patient status and responses; documents and reports changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to appropriate staff.
• Reports test results and patient observations to appropriate staff.
• Documents all patient care accurately in the medical record.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment by keeping patient rooms clean and ensuring medical equipment is prepared and maintained.
• Performs other tasks as assigned, including environmental services and preparing/transporting patients for diagnostic services.

Requirements

• BLS Provider required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• High school diploma/GED required. Must be accepted or enrolled into a Nursing program upon date of hire/transfer and begin classes within 90 days of date of hire/transfer.
• Exceptions will be made for students in one-semester of remediation, academic probation or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Hands-on learning experience.
• Opportunity to work with experienced nurses.
• Support from a dedicated team.

Pay

• Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

• PRN schedule will include days, nights, or evening shifts.
• Must work 48 hours in an 8-week scheduling period (including 1 weekend shift on Saturday or Sunday).