Student Nurse Tech 2 - Variable Shifts
About The Position
The Student Nurse Tech 2 is an experienced student member of the care delivery team who works under the direction of and assists a Registered Nurse. The role provides delegated, direct patient care interventions, including non-sterile procedures, while maintaining a safe environment, completing assigned work, monitoring patients for changes in condition, and reporting changes to the RN/LPN. The position also uses clerical skills to support efficient workflow and safe, quality, patient-centered care, continuity of care, and patient satisfaction. This is a part-time, patient-facing, on-site position with variable shifts. Student Nurse Techs may not perform tasks requiring an RN license. The role has no supervisory or budget responsibility.
Requirements
- Successfully completed the first semester in an accredited nursing program, or be enrolled in the first semester of an accredited nursing program and hold Certified Nurse Assistant status.
- Experience in an office, hospital, or clinic setting.
- Knowledge of and adherence to proper patient-care techniques.
- Ability to communicate pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
- Awareness and application of institutional safety requirements.
- Active participation in departmental educational activities.
- Demonstrated competency in selected psychomotor skills.
- First Responder - RQI certification required within 90 days.
Responsibilities
- Implement the identified plan of care by coordinating with the interdisciplinary care team and using strategies that promote health and wellness.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to achieve expected outcomes.
- Communicate pertinent patient, situation, or setting information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
- Promote infection prevention through standard precautions, proper dressing-change and wound-care procedures, hand hygiene, and cleanliness of patient rooms and the department.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and accurately measure and record weight, height, and vital signs; report changes to the assigned nurse.
- Provide delegated direct patient care, including non-sterile procedures, while maintaining a safe environment and monitoring patients for changes in condition.
- Deliver care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring, creating caring relationships, taking uninterrupted moments with patients, and showing unconditional acceptance and respect.
- Promote a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas, supports professional relationships, and integrates ethics into practice.
- Demonstrate advocacy in all roles and settings and apply diversity, equity, and inclusion principles by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds, and beliefs.
- Communicate effectively in all areas of professional practice.
- Support students in enhancing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Pursue lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
- Participate in the evolution of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
- Use appropriate resources to provide and sustain safe, effective, evidence-based, and financially responsible nursing services judiciously.
- Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements, and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
