Student Nurse Tech (SNT) - PRN

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation

Potential full-time opportunities

401k eligibility

Job summary

Helen M Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking a Student Nurse Tech (SNT) to join our inpatient team. This PRN position supports Registered Nurses by performing basic nursing tasks and patient care under supervision.

The role requires current enrollment in an accredited nursing program, completion of the first year, and BLS certification. Compensation is $20.00 per hour with the potential for advancement and part-time/Per Diem pathways for 401(k) eligibility.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program; provide proof of first-year completion.
• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and aseptic practices is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively; follow written and verbal instructions, and maintain relations with patients, families, physicians and staff.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, perform vital signs, measurements and data collection.
• Assist with personal care: bathing, oral hygiene, shaving and hair care.
• Assist with intake/output, urine/stool collection, ostomy care and catheter-related tasks.
• Deliver meals, assist feeding and document oral intake.
• Transport patients and assist with transfers between beds, stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Maintain room cleanliness, stock supplies and prepare rooms for occupancy.

Skills

Nursing student

Communication skills

BLS certification

Education

Nursing student in accredited program

Job description

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.

Helen M Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital

A UPMC and Select Medical Partnership

Position: Student Nurse Tech (SNT)

Location: Mechanicsburg, 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

• 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
  
  
  
  

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

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.