Student Nurse Tech - Telemetry Unit

Medical University of South Carolina • Orangeburg, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The student nurse tech is currently enrolled in a nursing program with successful completion of the Nursing Fundamentals course. The student nurse tech assists with patient care under the direct supervision of the registered nurse.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Successful passing of Fundamentals of Nursing Course as determined by the institution in which they are enrolled
• Currently participating in a Nursing program at an accredited institution
• Obtain BLS within one (1) month of hire

Responsibilities

• Recognizes, obtains and reports appropriate data to the staff.
• Provides patient care services to include basic hygiene, bathing and feeding functions.
• Obtains vital signs.
• Appropriately documents findings and information.
• Communicates appropriate information to the staff as required.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
• Has access to minimal risk medications contained in kits, trays or packs associated with certain procedures, as well as IV fluids stored in patient care areas and automated dispensing units.
• Assist physicians or nurses with procedures.
• Collect specimens in accordance with established policies and final check.
• Perform Bladder Scans.
• Perform urinary catheterization.
• Perform non-medicated dressing changes.
• Perform sterile techniques as needed for any listed activity.
• Perform EKGs.
• Visit patients to assess care received using patient family focused care and customer service guidelines.
• Follows the MUSC Standards of Behaviors.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED