Student Nurse Tech — Pediatric Float Pool

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Student Nurse Tech for the Children's Float Pool. Under RN supervision, you will float to designated areas and provide direct and indirect patient care as you advance through your nursing program.

The role is a part-time, non-benefited position based in the Jackson area; candidates must be enrolled full-time in an accredited RN program and prepared to support pediatric and adult hospital units.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled and progressing full time in an accredited RN nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Records vital signs, intake, outputs, pulse oximetry and weights accurately and reports changes to RN.
• Assists and prepares patients for treatment, exams, and procedures as directed by RN.
• Administers and performs baths and basic hygiene measures as directed by RN.
• Assists with collection and delivery of specimens to appropriate labs timely.
• Weighs, lifts, turns, and repositions patients utilizing good body mechanics.
• Submits proper patient charges for supplies/equipment in cost effective manner and reports equipment in need of repair to nurse manager or charge nurse.
• Assists in serving dietary trays and feeding patients as needed.
• Provides and documents care based upon patient's expectations, age, and development level.
• Adheres to UMMC's infection control policy.
• Attends and participates in continuing education/in-service programs.

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Student Nurse Tech for the Children's Float Pool. Under RN supervision, you will float to designated areas and provide direct and indirect patient care as you advance through your nursing program.

The role is a part-time, non-benefited position based in the Jackson area; candidates must be enrolled full-time in an accredited RN program and prepared to support pediatric and adult hospital units.