Student Nurse Tech - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Employee assistance program

Extensive orientation program

Job summary

A specialty hospital is seeking a Student Nurse Tech who is currently enrolled in a nursing program. Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily care and obtaining vital signs. The position offers a pay of $20 per hour, and extensive orientation is provided to ensure a smooth transition. This role presents opportunities for advancement to full-time positions, fostering both professional growth and well-being for employees.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program and complete the first year of nursing.
• Knowledge of basic nursing procedures is essential.
• BLS certification is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and assist patients with daily care.
• Help with urinary catheter removal and specimen collection.
• Participate in patient mobility programs and document care provided.
• Transport patients safely to treatment areas.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic nursing techniques

Aseptic practices

Education

Current enrollment in an accredited nursing school (ADN or BSN)

Proof of completion of nursing fundamentals

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Position: Student Nurse Tech (Future Registered Nurse)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Morgantown

Schedule: Per Diem, 6:30a-7p or 6:30p-7a

Compensation: $20.00 per hour, plus shift differentials for nights and weekends

About the Facility

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. Unlock your nursing potential as a Student Nurse Technician with us. Come join our team and acquire diverse, hands‑on experience that will prepare you for success in your nursing career. We customize experiences to align with nursing education and NCLEX requirements.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, height, weight and demographic data
• Assist patients with personal and daily care, such as bathing, oral hygiene, shaving and hair care
• Assist with urinary catheter removal, finger stick blood sugars, bladder scans, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care and emptying drainage receptacles/tubes
• Remove peripheral IV’s as directed by RN (may not remove any IV’s located in antecubital fossa or higher)
• Deliver meals and snacks, feed patients who are unable to feed themselves and document oral intake
• Turn and position immobile patients safely while maintaining proper body alignment; participate in mobility program
• Transport patients to designated areas, such as to and from various treatment centers

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
• 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.
• BLS certification required upon hire

Benefits

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full‑time opportunities
• Foster Well‑being: Benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well‑being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

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