Student Nurse Tech - Per Diem

Select Medical • Evansville, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU care to chronically and critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The Student Nurse Tech role offers nursing students diverse, hands-on experience intended to support their nursing education and NCLEX preparation. Experiences are customized to align with these educational needs. The position is per diem, with 12-hour AM and PM shifts available, in Evansville, Indiana. Compensation is $20 per hour, with shift differentials for night and weekend shifts. Part-time and per-diem employees may qualify for 401(k) benefits after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year. An extensive orientation is provided, and demonstrated skills and dedication may lead to potential full-time opportunities.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing school ADN or BSN program.
• Provide 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 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.
• 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.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being for employees and their family members.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per-diem employees who reach 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.

What This Job Offers

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