Student Nurse Tech - Inpatient Rehab

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Extended Illness Days (EID)

Job summary

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Student Nurse Tech. Shifts are 12 hours (7am–7pm or 7pm–7am) with options for PRN, per diem, or full-time hours.

You will support patient care under RN supervision and assist with basic nursing duties. The role involves obtaining vitals, helping with daily care, assisting with catheter removal and specimen collection, supplying meals, and aiding mobility and transport of patients.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program (ADN/BSN) and must provide proof of completion of the first year/fundamentals.
• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and aseptic practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, height, weight and demographic data.
• Assist with personal and daily care such as bathing, oral hygiene, shaving and hair care.
• Assist with urinary catheter removal, finger stick blood sugars, specimen collection, ostomy care and drainage management.
• Remove peripheral IVs as directed by RN.
• Deliver meals and assist with feeding, documenting oral intake.

Skills

Basic nursing techniques

Aseptic practices

Verbal and written communication

BLS certification by start date

Education

Enrollment in ADN/BSN nursing program

Job description

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital

A joint venture with Select Medical & Vibra

Bowling Green, KY

Student Nurse Tech

Hours: 12-Hour Shifts

7am-7pm OR 7pm-7am

This position can offer PRN/Per Diem or Full-Time Hours, depending on your availability.

Pay:$18.00+

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

• This position requires current enrollment in an accredited nursing school (ADN or BSN program) and must provide proof of completion of the first year/fundamentals of nursing, (or equivalent).*

Why work for Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital?

We are committed to your growth and success!

• Once you obtain your RN, you can transition into a New Graduate RN role with us, where you get a 12-week preceptorship. At the end of those 12 weeks, you will be prepared to take on a full patient assignment as an RN!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extensive and thorough orientation program
• Team oriented environment
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave

Here, you will provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiples traumas.

• Obtaining vital signs, height, weight and demographic data.
• Assisting patients with personal and daily care, such as bathing (bed bath, chair at sink, tub and shower), oral hygiene, shaving and hair care.
• Assisting with urinary catheter removal, finger stick blood sugars, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care, emptying drainage receptacles/tubes, bladder scan.
• Removing peripheral IV’s as directed by RN (may not remove any IV’s located in antecubital fossa or higher).
• Delivering meals and snacks, feeding patients who are unable to feed themselves and documenting oral intake, including supplements.
• Turning and positioning immobile patients safely while maintaining proper body alignment; participating in mobility program.
• Answering patient call lights and performing services that add to the physical well-being of the patient.
• Transportation of the patients to designated areas, such as to and from various treatment centers.

Minimum Qualifications

• This position requires current enrollment in an accredited nursing school (ADN or BSN program) and must provide proof of completion of the first year/fundamentals of nursing, (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures and aseptic practices is required.
• This position requires the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to follow written and verbal instructions, and to maintain effective working relations with others including patients, families, physicians and other hospital associates.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.