Student Nurse Tech 1 - Variable Shifts

Stormont-Vail HealthCare•Topeka, KS

18d•Onsite

About The Position

This student team member is a part of the care delivery team under the direction of and assistive to, a Registered Nurse to provide delegated, direct patient care intervention, including the performance of non-sterile procedures. Responsible for providing a safe environment for assigned patients; to complete the assigned work; to monitor the patient for changes in condition and to report those changes to the RN/LPN.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in their first semester in an accredited nursing program.
1 year Customer service experience.
Direct patient care experience.
Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
Formulates positive working relationships with all health care customers. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information. (Required proficiency)
Basic Life Support - BLS/RQI Required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Obtains verbal report from patient’s nurse to include information regarding identified care needs, diagnosis, communication barriers, and special considerations (NPO, bed alarms, suicide precautions, etc.).
Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
Obtains instruction from nurse regarding ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection of patient if needed.
Positions self in patient room continuously observing patients behavior and activity. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse.
Provides patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
Student Nurse Techs are restricted from performing any RN license tasks.
Assist with patient intake as directed by the nurse.
Assists in ambulating and positioning patients as directed by the RN.
Assists with lifting and movement of patients to chairs, gurneys, beds, etc, as directed by the nurse.
Keeps work area clean and well organized.
Accurately and legibly records data collected as necessary and notifies nurse of any condition and/or behavior changes.
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned