Student Nurse Tech - Per Diem

Select Medical; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Opportunities for full-time placement

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wheeling is seeking a Student Nurse Tech to assist patients with daily care and gain experience in a clinical setting. The role requires current enrollment in a nursing program and offers a per diem schedule with competitive compensation. This is an excellent opportunity for nursing students to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited nursing school, proof of first-year completion needed.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Knowledge of basic nursing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and demographic data.
• Assist patients with personal and daily care.
• Deliver meals and document oral intake.
• Transport patients to designated areas.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic nursing techniques

Aseptic practices

Ability to document oral intake

Education

Enrollment in accredited nursing school (ADN or BSN)

Job description

Overview

Position: Student Nurse Tech (Future Registered Nurse)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Wheeling

Schedule: Per Diem, 4 shifts every 6 weeks, Days or Nights

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

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 IVs as directed by RN (may not remove any IVs 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
• Current enrollment in an accredited nursing school (ADN or BSN program) - 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

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).

Why Join Us

• 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: We offer 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