Student Nurse Tech (SNT) - PRN

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Helen M Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Student Nurse Tech (SNT) to support nursing staff in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. This PRN role offers hands-on exposure to care for patients with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other conditions, under RN supervision.

You must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program, have completed fundamentals of nursing, and hold or be eligible for BLS.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited nursing school and proof of completion of the first year/fundamentals of nursing.
• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and aseptic practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and follow instructions.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, perform vital signs, height, weight and demographic data collection.
• Assist patients with personal care: bathing, oral hygiene, grooming.
• Document intake/output, urine/stool collection, and other routine data.
• Remove peripheral IVs as directed by RN (not in antecubital fossa or higher).
• Deliver meals, document oral intake and assist feeding when needed.
• Turn and position immobile patients and maintain body alignment.
• Respond to call lights and support patient comfort and wellbeing.
• Transport patients and assist with transfers to stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Assist with physical exams, exercise regimens and postmortem care as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Aseptic techniques

Patient care basics

Documentation

Education

Nursing student (accredited program)

First-year fundamentals completed

BLS certification or equivalent

Job description

Helen M Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital

A UPMC and Select Medical Partnership

Position: Student Nurse Tech (SNT)

Location: Harrisburg, PA

Schedule: PRN

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate 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 multiple traumas.

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.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Minimum Qualifications

• This position requires current enrollment in an accredited nursing school and must provide proof of completion of the first year/fundamentals of nursing, (or equivalent). (Certification as a nursing assistant may be required based on some state requirements).
• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures and aseptic practices is required.
• This position requires the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to follow written and verbal instructions, and tomaintain effective working relations with others including patients, families, physicians and other hospital associates.
• BLS required

• Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse the Student Nurse Tech performs procedures, collects and documents demographic and patient data as follows:
• Vital signs, height, weight, demographic data
• Assists patient with personal and daily care: bathing, oral hygiene, shaving, and hair care.
• Intake & output, urinary catheter removal, finger stick blood sugars, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care, emptying drainage receptacles/tubes, bladder scan
• Removes peripheral IV's as directed by RN (may not remove any IV's located in antecubital fossa or higher)
• Delivers meals and snacks, feeds patients who are unable to feed themselves. Documents oral intake including supplements
• Turns, positions immobile patients safely, maintaining proper body alignment.
• Answers patient call lights and performs services that add to the physical well being of the patient.
• Transport of patients to designated areas; assists in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Assists in physical examinations, exercise regimens, and postmortem care as directed.
• Skin care, application of cold soaks, compress as directed, re-inforce wound dressings, remove wound dressings, apply simple, clean dressings (excludes sterile wounds or complex dressings including NPWT, packing, medication, and multi step dressings)
• Respiratory Care including: Applies Oxygen mask/trach mask or Nasal Cannula as directed by Registered Nurse.
• Maintains the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment such as bedpans, urinals, bedside commodes, glucometers, scales, carts, etc. Disinfects equipment in between patients
• Keeps the patient’s room in clean and orderly condition, makes beds, replaces soiled linen, straightens and disinfects bedside tables, and prepares the room for occupancy.
• Provides age appropriate care to patients 13 and older
• Maintains unit stock levels: Assists in restocking rooms, trays, cabinets for adequacy of supplies and inventory; assists withcleaning when necessary. Demonstrates proper use & Maintenance of patient scales, carts, and lift

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