Student Nurse Tech

UAB St. Vincent's • Birmingham, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Nurse Tech provides direct nursing care under the supervision of a nurse, following established policies, procedures, and protocols. The role is for nursing students who are accepted or enrolled in a nursing program. Student Nurse Techs are expected to transition into a nursing role within the organization upon graduation; employment in this role ends on the graduation date if the intern does not accept a nursing position with the organization.

The position is PRN and includes day, night, or evening shifts. Employees must work 48 hours during each eight-week scheduling period, including one Saturday or Sunday weekend shift. The work location is UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham. The LPN cohort is currently full.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be accepted or enrolled in a nursing program by the date of hire or transfer and begin classes within 90 days of that date. Exceptions are made for students in one semester of remediation, on academic probation, or equivalent.
• BLS Provider certification must be obtained within 30 days of the hire or transfer date; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
• Must work 48 hours in an eight-week scheduling period, including one weekend shift on Saturday or Sunday.
• Expected to transition into a nursing role within the organization upon graduation; employment as a Student Nurse Tech ends on the graduation date if a nursing position with the organization is not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under a nurse’s supervision and in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Complete assigned nursing orders, including assisting patients with activities of daily living and taking vital signs.
• Observe patient status and responses, and document and report changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to appropriate staff.
• Report test results and patient observations to appropriate staff.
• Accurately document patient care in the medical record.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment by keeping patient rooms clean and ensuring medical equipment is prepared and maintained.
• Perform other assigned tasks, including environmental services and preparing or transporting patients for diagnostic services.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED