Student Nurse Technician (Nights) - Heart & Vascular Med/Surg

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Student Nurse Technician to gain hands-on patient care experience in the TheHeart & Vascular Unit (7HVU). Under RN supervision, you will assist in delivering high-quality care to cardiovascular patients in a fast-paced, specialty unit.

This role is designed for nursing students actively enrolled in an ADN or BSN program, with completion of pharmacology and medical-surgical coursework.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN).
• Completed at least one Pharmacology course and two semesters of Medical Surgical Theory/Clinical courses.
• Active on the Nebraska CNA registry or capable within 30 days of hire.
• Active on the Nebraska Medication Aide registry or capable within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality patient care under RN supervision.
• Support transitions to RN as students progress toward licensure.
• Contribute to the care delivery of cardiovascular patients in a fast-paced unit.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Medical terminology

Education

Enrolled in ADN/BSN program

Pharmacology course + Medical-Surgical coursework

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights

TheHeart & Vascular Unit (7HVU) is a 49 private bed unit. It is considered a specialty medical/surgical unit that is fast paced and will provide growth in professional knowledge and expertise in the care delivery of our cardiovascular patients. The staff will care for specialty patients such as stable heart and lung transplants and Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs). The Cardiac Vascular Unit is a sister unit to the Cardiac Care Unit.

This position is designed for nursing students who are excited to gain hands-on experience in a clinical environment. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Student Nurse Technician will assist in providing high-quality patient care while furthering their own professional development.

Shift Details

Nights

Part-time

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• Must work 12 hours per week required.
• Actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN) required.
• Successfully completed at least one Pharmacology course and two semesters of Medical Surgical Theory/Clinical courses required.
• Is active on the Certified Nursing Assistant registry in the state of Nebraska or capable within 30 days of hire required.
• Is active on the Medication Aide registry in the state of Nebraska or capable within 90 days of hire required.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire required.

Transition to Registered Nurse

• Upon program end date, students may only remain in this role for a maximum of 3 months to complete their state licensure.
• Student Nurse Technicians who successfully complete this program may, upon state Licensure as a Registered Nurse, be offered a nursing role at Nebraska Medicine. Offers are dependent on role availability, student performance during the program, and the student being in good standing

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
  

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.