Student Nurse Tech - Inpatient Rehab

Select Medical•Bowling Green, KY

12d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

This position at Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture with Select Medical & Vibra, involves providing advanced treatment and comprehensive care to individuals with a range of complex medical conditions including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. The role focuses on assisting patients with their daily care needs and supporting their recovery process within a team-oriented environment.

Requirements

Current enrollment in an accredited nursing school (ADN or BSN program).
Proof of completion of the first year/fundamentals of nursing, (or equivalent).
Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures and aseptic practices.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to maintain effective working relations with patients, families, physicians and other hospital associates.
Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.

Responsibilities

Obtaining vital signs, height, weight and demographic data.
Assisting patients with personal and daily care, such as bathing (bed bath, chair at sink, tub and shower), oral hygiene, shaving and hair care.
Assisting with urinary catheter removal, finger stick blood sugars, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care, emptying drainage receptacles/tubes, bladder scan.
Removing peripheral IV’s as directed by RN (may not remove any IV’s located in antecubital fossa or higher).
Delivering meals and snacks, feeding patients who are unable to feed themselves and documenting oral intake, including supplements.
Turning and positioning immobile patients safely while maintaining proper body alignment; participating in mobility program.
Answering patient call lights and performing services that add to the physical well-being of the patient.
Transportation of the patients to designated areas, such as to and from various treatment centers.