UTMB Professional Student Nurse

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

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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 a clinical instructor, preceptor, or registered nurse employed by the facility, the student nurse supports patient care activities. Applicants must be second-semester UTMB School of Nursing students.

Requirements

• Must be a second-semester UTMB School of Nursing student.
• Completion of two semesters of an accredited baccalaureate degree nursing program and current enrollment in nursing school.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring adequate vision, hearing, speech, and sense of touch, including reading small print and monitoring equipment and communicating clearly and accurately.
• Alertness and careful attention to detail to avoid injury.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record temperature, pulse, blood pressure, blood glucose, and other vital signs; report variances and changes in patient status to registered nurse staff.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, and physical care needs.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges; perform and document general therapeutic measures; and perform delegated unit housekeeping.
• Use hospital computerized systems according to hospital policy and unit needs.
• Observe patients and record responses to medications and treatments, reactions, and significant occurrences; report changes to registered nurse staff.
• Identify health-teaching needs, carry out health teaching, and assess health and illness practices and environmental influences on health status.
• Provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Monitor and document patient conditions, report findings and abnormalities to a registered nurse, and provide input for the plan of care.
• Assist registered nurses in determining healthcare needs.
• Complete annual mandatory training and attend unit-based in-services and departmental meetings.
• Ensure activities remain within personal skill level and scope of responsibility, and seek out and participate in available learning opportunities.
• Demonstrate competency in point-of-care testing (POCT) and quality requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level