UTMB Professional Student Nurse

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a professional student nurse who is a senior-level nursing student enrolled in a baccalaureate program. Under supervision of a clinical instructor, preceptor, or RN, you will support patient care activities and gain hands-on experience in a hospital setting.

Must be a 2nd semester UTMB School of Nursing student to apply; BLS certification required. Expect responsibilities including vital signs monitoring, ADL support, unit-based safety, and

Qualifications

• Must have completed 2 semesters of an accredited baccalaureate degree nursing program and be currently enrolled in nursing school.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Demonstrates ability to assist with patient care under supervision and follow clinical instructor guidance.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and records vital signs and reports changes to nursing staff.
• Assists with activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
• Assists in admissions, transfer and discharge processes; documents therapeutic measures.
• Utilizes hospital systems per unit policy.
• Observes patient responses to medications and treatments and reports changes.
• Provides health teaching and direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Monitors patient conditions and reports abnormalities to RN.
• Contributes to plan of care and collaborates with RNs.

Education

Completion of 2 semesters of an accredited baccalaureate degree nursing program and currently enrolled in nursing school

Tools

POCT devices

Job description

• Must be a 2nd semester UTMB School of Nursing Student to apply*

• Must be a 2nd semester UTMB School of Nursing Student to apply*

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of 2 semesters of an accredited baccalaureate degree nursing program and currently enrolled in nursing school.

License, Registrations or Certifications Required:

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job Description:

The professional student nurse is a senior-level nursing student currently enrolled in a baccalaureate degree nursing program. Under the guidance and supervision of the clinical instructor, preceptor, or registered nurse employed by the facility, the student nurse is accountable for supporting patient care activities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Monitors and records temperature, pulse, blood pressure, blood glucose testing, and other vital signs to detect variances from normal and reports changes in the status of patients to registered nurse staff.
• Assists with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, and physical care needs.
• Assists in admissions, transfer, and discharge process; performs and documents general therapeutic measures; performs unit housekeeping needs as delegated.
• Utilizes hospital computerized systems according to hospital policy dependent on the needs of the unit.
• Observes patients, and records responses to medication and treatments, reactions, and significant occurrences. Reports change to registered nurse staff.
• Identifies the need for and carries out health teaching and assesses health/illness practices and the influence of the environment on health status. Provides direct patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Monitors and documents patient conditions, and reports findings, and abnormalities to a registered nurse.
• Provides input for plan of care and assists Registered Nurses in determining healthcare needs.
• Demonstrates commitment to personal growth and development by completing annual mandatory training, and attending unit-based in-services and departmental meetings. Is responsible for assuring that activities performed do not exceed his/her skill level and scope of responsibility. Seeks out and participates in available learning opportunities.

Working Environment/Equipment:

• Work environment is located in a comfortable indoor area.
• Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped workspace and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort.
• Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required, such as walking, standing, squatting, reaching, pushing, puling, performing CPR and lifting materials, equipment, objects and/or patients.
• Lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.
• Vision, hearing, talking and sense of touch abilities must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral and written communication.
• Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory and sensory inputs.
• Shift work may be required.
• Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury.
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients or others.
• May be required to be on standby and work extended shifts in situations deemed necessary by the Chief Nursing Officer, Nursing Director and/or Nurse Manager.
• Standard patient care supplies, equipment, assistive patient lift/transport devices and mechanical devices for a selected patient population. Standard hospital-related office equipment. Show competency in point of care testing (POCT) and quality requirements.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

1700 - Health Education Center

Job

Nursing & Care ManagementRegular

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Sep 22, 2026, 8:30:21 AM