Student Nurse Tech

Select Specialty Hospital - St. Louis North•Florissant, MO

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital - St. Louis North is hiring a Student Nurse Tech (Future Registered Nurse) to support patients in a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU care to chronically and critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The role offers diverse, hands-on experience customized to align with nursing education and NCLEX requirements. The position is PRN, scheduled for day shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at a PRN rate of $22. Candidates must be available for one of two weekday orientation schedules: the second week of the month (Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m.) or the third week of the month (Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m.). Weekday orientation requirements cannot be bypassed. The hospital offers an SNT orientation program, a 13-week New Graduate Registered Nurse program, a company-paid BSN scholarship, tuition reimbursement, continuing education, a student debt benefit program, and a benefits package that includes generous PTO and a 401(k) with company match.

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, 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.
Must be available for one of the specified weekday orientation schedules; weekday orientation requirements cannot be bypassed.

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.