Student Nurse Technician - Intern - PRN - Health Professionals (OU Accelerated Program July 2027 Nursing Student Graduates)

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical plan

Dental plan

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Student Nurse Technician intern in Oklahoma City within the Nursing Student Programs. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will learn healthcare support skills and gain hospital experience.

The role is open to OU College of Nursing Accelerated Program students graduating July 2027. You will perform routine patient-care tasks, monitor vitals, assist with treatments, and help with admissions and transfers under supervision.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program or recently completed one and applying to the licensure examination.
• Current Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association is required upon hire.
• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques; strong communication and instruction-following abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient's health status under RN supervision and implement the plan of care.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders as directed by the RN.
• Take and record vital signs (BP, temp, pulse, weight).
• Perform blood glucose monitoring and IV/infusion checks as directed.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Restock rooms with supplies and maintain a clean patient environment.

Skills

Basic nursing techniques

Effective communication

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Enrolled in accredited RN program

Job description

Position Title

Student Nurse Technician - Intern - PRN - Health Professionals (OU Accelerated Program July 2027 Nursing Student Graduates)

Department

Nursing Student Programs

Open to OU College Of Nursing Accelerated Program Nursing Students Graduating July 2027

General Description

Under general supervision of a registered nurse, performs routine tasks in patient care. This role is specifically for a nursing student to learn healthcare support skills and gain experience in a hospital setting.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Under direct supervision of the RN and in collaboration with the patient and family, systematically and continually monitors the patient's health status and implements the plan of care.
• Carries out physician and nursing orders as directed by the RN.
• Takes/records blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and weighs patients.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring.
• Monitors intravenous infusions and transfusions as directed by RN.
• Sets up and discontinues telemetry monitor.
• Collects specimens as directed.
• Applies sterile dressings, removal of sutures, staples and/or drains. Performs all sterile procedures as assigned.
• Performs stoma irrigation and applies colostomy pouches.
• Performs oral and tracheostomy suctioning.
• Administers tube feedings to patients.
• Takes emergency actions as required.
• Performs all treatments and procedures as defined on initial skills checklist.
• Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient's condition or behavior to RN.
• Assists with admission, discharge and transfer process.
• Transports patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assists transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Keeps the patient's room in clean and orderly condition; makes beds, replaces soiled linen.
• Assists in restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as directed.
• Duties may be performed for one patient or more than one patient.
• When assigned to one patient, provides care, observes the patient and does not leave the patient alone.

General Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience: Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program or between terms/semesters; OR has completed a program of registered nursing and has applied to the licensure examination. The graduate may continue to be employed in a Nurse Technician role until licensed in any state, territory, or country, provided that the first licensure examination is taken within 90 days after graduation and the examination is passed within 6 months of graduation, on either the first or the second attempt.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required

Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, and follow written and oral instructions; and to maintain effective working relations with others.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.

• PTO
• 401(k)
• medical and dental plans
• many more

We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.