Student Nurse Tech -PRN

Select Medical; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Student Nurse Technician to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity for nursing students to gain hands-on experience while providing vital support in the rehabilitation process. You'll work under the guidance of registered nurses, assisting patients with their recovery and learning essential skills in a compassionate environment. With a focus on patient-centered care, you'll play a crucial role in addressing the challenges faced by individuals with various medical conditions. Join a supportive team that values your growth and offers generous benefits, including a sign-on bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Generous Referral Program

Clinical Ladder Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Debt Benefit Program

Extensive Orientation Program

Team Oriented Environment

Qualifications

• Completion of the first year of nursing fundamentals required.
• Skilled in utilizing a variety of nursing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients in rehabilitation under the direction of a nurse.
• Obtains vital signs and reinforces rehabilitation techniques.
• Communicates effectively with the rehabilitation team.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nursing Equipment Utilization

CPR

Education

Completion of 1st Year of Nursing

Job description

Overview

SSM Rehabilitation Hospital

*A joint venture with Select Medical & Hospital*

Location: Bridgeton, MO

Student Nurse Technician (SNT) - $1,500 Sign-on Bonus

Pay : $21 / hour

Competitive Shift Differentials for Nights and Weekends

PRN - 12 hour shifts

6:45-7:15 AM or PM

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a STUDENT Nurse to join our team!

This is the perfect opportunity for a student nurse to gain hands-on experience while in enrolled in an accredited school of nursing! Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, assists patients in the rehabilitation process through provision of appropriate nursing care as well as carryover of rehabilitation techniques.

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust. Here, you will provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiples traumas

Why work for SSM Rehabilitation Hospitals? We are committed to your growth and success!

• Generous referral program
• Clinical Ladder Program (varies per location)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Debt Benefit Program
• Extensive and thorough orientation program
• Team oriented environment

We'd love for you to join the team!

Responsibilities

• Completes daily assignments as directed by a nurse
• Obtains vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations) as directed
• Answers all call lights promptly. Reports problems to a primary nurse/designee
• Reinforces rehabilitation techniques as directed to maximize patient recovery
• Participates in Therapeutic Dysphagia and Feeding Program as assigned. Assists with monitoring of diets, nutritional supplements as well as provides appropriate cues to patients for feeding or swallowing once directed by speech or occupational therapist. Provides water/juice and snacks as appropriate
• Reports problems and progress to the primary nurse throughout the shift. Immediately reports accidents to the nurse. Refers questions and inquires to the nurse for follow-up. Communicates effectively with the rehabilitation team including nursing, therapy, and physicians
• Provides and receives shift to shift report to ensure continuity of patient care
• Observes safety rules, standard precautions and fire regulations. Maintains patient confidentiality, patient rights and privacy
• Interacts with patients, families, peers and supervisors in a calm, positive, courteous and appropriate manner
• Assists nurse with patient admissions, transfers and discharges; safeguards patients' belongings and other items during these procedures. Assists nurse in taking pictures of new admissions for insertion into the medical record. Collects specimens from patients as assigned and transports specimens to the lab if required

Qualifications

• BLS Required
• Education:provide proof of completion of the 1st year/fundamentals of nursing or the equivalent
• Skilled in utilizing a variety of nursing equipment
• Possess interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and appropriately to patient families, physicians and other hospital associates
• CPR required

Additional Data

*Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process - to be completed before an employee's first day of work.*

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.