Student Nurse Tech 1 - Variable Shifts

Stormont-Vail HealthCare

Topeka (KS)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Stormont Vail HealthCare is seeking a part-time Student Nurse Tech to join the care delivery team. You will support the Registered Nurse with delegated, direct patient care interventions and help maintain a safe environment for assigned patients.

The role requires enrollment in an accredited nursing program and promotes patient comfort, confidentiality, and teamwork within the health care setting. BLS/RQI training is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

Must be enrolled in their first semester in an accredited nursing program.
1 year Customer service experience. Required
Direct patient care experience. Preferred

Responsibilities

Obtain verbal report from patient's nurse and relay relevant care needs.
Follow instruction from nurse regarding ambulation and redirection.
Position self in the room to observe patients continuously and never leave them unattended.
Provide patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
Student Nurse Techs are restricted from performing RN tasks.
Assist with patient intake as directed by the nurse.
Assist in ambulating and positioning patients as directed by the RN.

Skills

Patient rights awareness

Interpersonal relationships

Psychomotor skills

Confidentiality

Education

Nursing student (first semester)

Job description

Position Status:

Part time Shift:

Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America)

Hours per week:

Job Information

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

This student team member is a part of the care delivery team under the direction of and assistive to, a Registered Nurse to provide delegated, direct patient care intervention, including the performance of non-sterile procedures. Responsible for providing a safe environment for assigned patients; to complete the assigned work; to monitor the patient for changes in condition and to report those changes to the RN/LPN.

Education Qualifications

Must be enrolled in their first semester in an accredited nursing program.

Experience Qualifications

1 year Customer service experience. Required
Direct patient care experience. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
Formulates positive working relationships with all health care customers. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support - BLS/RQI Required within 90 days of hire.

What you will do

Obtains verbal report from patient's nurse to include information regarding identified care needs, diagnosis, communication barriers, and special considerations (NPO, bed alarms, suicide precautions, etc.). Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
Obtains instruction from nurse regarding ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection of patient if needed.
Positions self in patient room continuously observing patients behavior and activity. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse.
Provides patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
Student Nurse Techs are restricted from performing any RN license tasks.
Assist with patient intake as directed by the nurse.
Assists in ambulating and positioning patients as directed by the RN.
Assists with lifting and movement of patients to chairs, gurneys, beds, etc, as directed by the nurse.
Keeps work area clean and well organized.
Accurately and legibly records data collected as necessary and notifies nurse of any condition and/or behavior changes.

Required for All Jobs

Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

On-Site; No Remote

Scope

No Supervisory Responsibility

No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands