UTMB Professional Student Nurse

University of Texas Medical Branch • Galveston, TX

71d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Must be a 2nd semester UTMB School of Nursing Student to apply
• Completion of 2 semesters of an accredited baccalaureate degree nursing program and currently enrolled in nursing school.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees