Student Nurse Tech - Per Diem

Select Medical • Plano, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Nurse Tech (Future Registered Nurse) works at a critical illness recovery hospital in Plano, Texas, providing inpatient post-ICU care to chronically and critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The role offers diverse, hands-on experience intended to support nursing education and NCLEX preparation, with experiences customized to align with those requirements. An extensive orientation program supports the transition into the hospital setting, and demonstrated skill and dedication may lead to potential full-time opportunities. Part-time and per-diem positions are eligible for a 401(k) after reaching 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year. The organization describes itself as a team of more than 44,000 committed to exceptional patient care.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in an accredited nursing school in an ADN or BSN program.
• Proof of completion of the first year or fundamentals of nursing, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures and aseptic practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, follow written and verbal instructions, and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, physicians, and hospital associates.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, height, weight, and demographic data.
• Assist patients with personal and daily care, including bathing, oral hygiene, shaving, and hair care.
• Assist with urinary catheter removal, finger-stick blood sugars, bladder scans, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care, and emptying drainage receptacles and tubes.
• Remove peripheral IVs as directed by an RN; do not remove IVs located in the antecubital fossa or higher.
• Deliver meals and snacks, feed patients who cannot feed themselves, and document oral intake.
• Turn and position immobile patients safely while maintaining proper body alignment, and participate in the mobility program.
• Transport patients to designated areas, including to and from treatment centers.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential advancement to full-time opportunities based on demonstrated skills and dedication.
• Benefits intended to support financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of employees and their family members.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per-diem employees after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed