Student Nurse Tech - Per Diem - Night Shift

Select Medical • Richmond, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital Richmond is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronically and critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The Student Nurse Tech role offers hands-on experience intended to prepare nursing students for their nursing careers, with experiences customized to align with 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. The position is per diem on the night shift in Richmond, Virginia, at $25 per hour.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing school ADN or BSN program and provide proof of completing the first year/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 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 cannot 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 based on demonstrated skills and dedication.
• Benefits supporting the financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of employees and their family members.
• Per diem employees are eligible for a 401(k) based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

What This Job Offers

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