Patient Care Tech - Registered Nursing Student

Rochester Regional Health; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health’s Float Pool seeks a Patient Care Tech – Registered Nursing Student to rotate through three acute care units, gaining hands-on experience while supporting licensed staff.

You will provide direct and indirect patient care, assist with treatment plans, monitor patient status, and help maintain unit organization to ensure smooth operations and a positive experience for patients and families across departments.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited RN program.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through three acute care units providing direct and indirect patient care under licensed nurses.
• Support treatment plans and help maintain unit organization to ensure smooth operations.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience across departments.

Education

Registered Nursing Program

Job description

Job Title: Patient Care Tech - Registered Nursing Student

Location: Float Pool - Various Departments

Hours Per Week: Minimum 48 hours per Quarter with a Summer and Winter Holiday

Schedule: Day/Evening/Night/ Holiday per unit requirement

SUMMARY
As a Registered Nursing Student, you will gain valuable hands‑on experience by rotating through three different acute care units. This experience allows nursing students to work with diverse patient populations and gain exposure to varying levels of acuity. Under the direction of a licensed nurse, you will provide direct and indirect patient care while supporting treatment plans. You will also play an important role in maintaining the organization and smooth operation of the patient care unit, helping to ensure both unit success and a positive experience for Rochester Regional patients.

Minimum Requirements

Enrolled and matriculated in an accredited registered nursing program.

Preferred Requirements

Completed either 1 (one) semester of Clinical rotations and / or Fundaments of Nursing

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision‑making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask‑fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

$20.00 - $20.00

Rochester

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.