Nursing Student Care Tech - Hands-On Patient Care

CHI Health Good Samaritan; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE is seeking a nursing student or candidate enrolled in a full-time nursing program to provide patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports a defined care team and follows assigned tasks with strict adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities include basic patient care, documentation, and assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharge processes. Emphasis on teamwork, safety, and ongoing education to stay within scope.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a full-time Nursing Program (RN/BSN) or RN to LPN program.
• Active Nurse Aide (CNA) license in good standing in Nebraska
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Provides patient personal care and comfort under supervision, including hygiene and assistance with meals and mobility.
• Performs, monitors, reports and documents clinical activities within assigned tasks; observes patient changes and notifies RN.
• Assists with admissions, discharge, and transfers by preparing patient belongings and transporting patients as needed.
• Contributes patient information for the interdisciplinary care plan and documents data per unit standards.
• Maintains an organized work area; orders and replenishes supplies and enters repair requests as needed.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and growth opportunities.
• Engages in ongoing education and orientation to the RN role while remaining within scope.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Active Nebraska CNA license

Enrolled in accredited nursing program (RN/BSN)

Job description

CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE is seeking a nursing student or candidate enrolled in a full-time nursing program to provide patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports a defined care team and follows assigned tasks with strict adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities include basic patient care, documentation, and assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharge processes. Emphasis on teamwork, safety, and ongoing education to stay within scope.