Student Nurse Intern Program (SNIP)-Nights, 24 HPW

UMass Memorial Health•Leominster, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Nurse Intern Program (SNIP) is designed for individuals who are current caregivers, students, or contingent/agency workers at UMass Memorial Health. This program provides workplace education and training to assist members of the healthcare team in the care of patients. Under the direction of a licensed clinician, the Patient Care Technician I performs various patient care activities. UMass Memorial Health emphasizes that everyone is a caregiver, playing an important role in the relentless pursuit of healing for patients, the community, and each other. The health system comprises over 20,000 employees working together to provide exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school education or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
Basic computer skills.
Basic Medical Terminology knowledge.
Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.
Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level.
Work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCA I.
Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience or clinical care training.
Medical Terminology.
Computer skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work, and provide exceptional service to patients.
Proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations.

Responsibilities

Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients, such as changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status.
Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned.
Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment, utilizing interventions to de-escalate patients and participating in restraints if necessary, in accordance with training.
Assists patients with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals, and nourishment.
Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients using proper safety techniques and body mechanics.
Maintains patient safety by performing checks, utilizing fall prevention strategies, and following restraint policy standards.
Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry), and measures and records patients’ height and weight.
Performs EKGs, Point of Care (POC) tests, and bladder scanning according to hospital standards.
Collects, labels, and prepares specimens for transport to the lab.
Performs phlebotomy in certain locations.
Performs other selected unit-specific procedures such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking equipment status, cleaning equipment between patients, and proper storage of supplies.
Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing the patient, obtaining and setting up equipment and supplies, and utilizing sterile technique when indicated.
Observes, measures, and records oral food and fluid intake, sets up tube feeding solutions, and refills tube feeding bags.
Empties and records output from various sources (e.g., Foley catheter, ostomy appliances, drainage systems) and performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.
Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and building positive rapport.
Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors, and others.
Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.
Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.
Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards, bulletin boards, and responding to emails.
Has the ability to precept new Patient Care Technicians.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment.
Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.