Student Nurse Tech - Pediatric Float Pool

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Missouri; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Student Nurse Tech for the Children's Float Pool in Jackson, MS. Working under an RN, you will float to designated clinical areas and provide patient care as you have mastered in your nursing program.

These positions are non-benefited, part-time roles based in adult and children hospital units. You will gain hands-on experience, strengthen critical thinking and time management, and may participate in the nurse extern program as you progress

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.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Time management

Education

Active RN program enrollment

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Student Nurse Tech for the Children's Float Pool in Jackson, MS. Working under an RN, you will float to designated clinical areas and provide patient care as you have mastered in your nursing program.

These positions are non-benefited, part-time roles based in adult and children hospital units. You will gain hands-on experience, strengthen critical thinking and time management, and may participate in the nurse extern program as you progress