Student Nurse Tech - Per Diem

Select Medical • Powell, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital – North Knoxville is seeking a per diem Student Nurse Tech to support inpatient care for chronic, critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery following intensive care. The role offers hands-on experience intended to support a future registered nurse’s development, with experiences customized to nursing education and NCLEX requirements. The hospital provides an extensive orientation program and notes that demonstrated skills and dedication may lead to potential full-time opportunities. Compensation is $21.00 per hour. Part-time and per diem employees may qualify for 401(k) eligibility after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited ADN or BSN nursing program.
• Provide 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 other 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 are unable to feed themselves, and document oral intake.
• Safely turn and position immobile patients 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.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of employees and family members.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per diem employees after reaching 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed