NEW! Nursing Student - Flex Schedule 7a-3p & 3p-11p

Bealls Outlet; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives as a Student Nursing Aide. This role offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to balance work and school while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive environment. You'll have the unique opportunity to assist patients on their recovery journey, forming meaningful connections and celebrating their successes. With a focus on patient care, you will perform essential duties under the guidance of licensed nurses, ensuring the highest standards of care. This is not just a job; it's a chance to grow and thrive in a fulfilling healthcare career.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Paid Holidays

Employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• Must be a Nursing Student with competencies in pharmacology and medication administration.
• Ability to understand and follow nursing guidelines and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining vital signs and assisting residents with feeding.
• Documenting procedures in electronic medical records.
• Administering routine medications with limitations.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Basic Nursing Skills

Documentation

Education

Nursing Student in approved program

Job description

NEW! Nursing Student - Flex Schedule to allow time for work and SCHOOL!

Working with us means being part of something special: a team passionate about making an impact on our patients’ lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, our facility offers a unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from various conditions. As you care for and help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form meaningful relationships and celebrate their successes.

As a Student Nursing Aide at our facility, you may perform a variety of duties. While most nurses provide direct patient care, specific responsibilities and daily activities may vary based on the needs of the healthcare team, the patient, and their demographics.

Student Nursing Aide Functions

May perform the following duties under the delegation, direction, and supervision of the Licensed Nurse on duty:

1. Obtaining vital signs, glucometer, and pulse oximetry readings
2. Assisting residents with feeding
3. Dressing changes limited to simple bandaging (No wet-dry or sterile dressing changes per NHS)
4. Maintaining ostomies (e.g., colostomy and urostomy), including measuring and applying wafer boards
5. Providing restorative care, including ambulation with gait belt, walker, crutches, and wheelchair
6. Performing active and passive range of motion (ROM) exercises and contracture care
7. Peripheral venous phlebotomy for laboratory analysis
8. Applying oxygen via nasal cannula
9. Initiating and discontinuing nebulizer treatments, excluding racemic epinephrine administration and residents with suspected or confirmed COVID-19
10. Administering routine screening tests and immunizations (e.g., flu, TB)
11. Documenting procedures and medications in electronic medical records and paper records as delegated
12. Administering routine medications with certain limitations
13. Participating in the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department

Qualifications

1. Must be a Nursing Student enrolled in an approved nursing education program, with demonstrated competencies in pharmacology, medication administration, and fundamentals
2. Must have documentation from the school confirming coursework in nursing fundamentals, pharmacology, and medication administration
3. Must demonstrate competency within the scope and guidelines of the Board of Nursing for Nursing Student Aide
4. Minimum age of 18 years
5. Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English
6. Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward the elderly and disabled

Benefits

1. Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama Gold Plan Health Insurance (low cost)
2. Dental Insurance
3. 401(k) with company match
4. PTO
5. Paid Holidays
6. Attractive employee referral bonus plan

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.