Student Nurse Tech PRN

BJC Health System, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital is seeking a Student Nurse Tech to support the Med/Surg 2 team in a newly built 100-bed facility focused on short-stay surgical procedures. You will perform direct patient care under the guidance of a registered nurse, contributing to a patient-centered environment.

PRN role requires a minimum of 3 shifts every 6 weeks with weekend options, and completion of the first semester of a nursing program with a clinical component.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited RN program and actively progressing.
• First semester completed with a clinical experience required.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurse with patient education and care activities.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available for patient needs.
• Provide direct patient care under supervision of the nursing team.
• Collect clinical data and report abnormal findings to the nurse.
• Instruct patients in preparations for tests and procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

1:1 safety sitter

Education

Enrolled-accredited RN program

Enrolled-accredited BSN program

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Barnes Jewish West County Hospital

Student Nurse Tech

• PRN
  • minimum requirement 3 shifts per 6 week schedule
  • pick up shifts around school schedule including weekends
• Need to have completed first semester of nursing program and a clinical
• Newly built 100 bed hospital specializing in short stay surgical procedures

Overview

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

Med/Surg 2 manages patients with Orthopedic, Spine, Urological, Plastics and other general post-surgical conditions. Because of our patient acuity, we provide advanced training to maintain nurses at the highest level of functioning. The unit is led by a clinical manager and lead charge nurse. Additionally, the unit works in collaboration with a case manager, social worker, physical therapist, dietitian, and pharmacist. This multidisciplinary team works in conjunction with the physicians, nurses, and patient care technicians to provide quality patient care.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides multi-skilled, direct patient care, under the direction and supervision of a registered professional nurse. This job requires completion of a foundational nursing skills course or equivalent (fundamentals, foundations, or adult/peds health.

Responsibilities

• Assists nurse with patient and family education. Documents all patient care activities provided with correct medical terminology. Acts as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs.
• Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nursing team.
• Collects clinical data and information on patients and reports abnormal findings to the nurse.
• Instructs patients in preparations for tests and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Enrolled-accredited RN program

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Enrolled-accredited BSN progrm

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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