Student Nurse Tech

Select Medical • St. Louis, MO

7d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital A Joint Venture between Select Medical and SSM Health Position: Student Nurse Tech (SNT) Location: Bridgeton, MO Schedule: Full-time Day or Night or PRN Nights - 12 hour shifts 6:45-7:15 (PRN must work 4 shifts per every 6 week period) Compensation: $21 + $1.50 night shift differential Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 This position requires current enrollment in an accredited nursing school (ADN or BSN program) and must provide proof of completion of the first year/fundamentals of nursing, (or equivalent). Walk-In Interview Day – Wednesday, Dec. 10 th from 11am-4pm SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital – Bridgeton, MO 12380 DePaul Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044 Come meet our managers and interview for our open positions! This is the perfect opportunity for a student nurse to gain hands-on experience while in enrolled in an accredited school of nursing! Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, assists patients in the rehabilitation process through provision of appropriate nursing care as well as carryover of rehabilitation techniques. Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries , spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. We support your career growth and personal well-being. Start Strong : Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting Recharge & Refresh : Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time (EID or PST) for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance Your Health Matters : Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP) and dental plan offerings for full-time team members Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Requirements

• BLS Required
• Education:provide proof of completion of the 1st year/fundamentals of nursing or the equivalent
• Skilled in utilizing a variety of nursing equipment
• Possess interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and appropriately to patient families, physicians and other hospital associates
• CPR required
• This position requires current enrollment in an accredited nursing school (ADN or BSN program) and must provide proof of completion of the first year/fundamentals of nursing, (or equivalent).
• Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.

Responsibilities

• Completes daily assignments as directed by a nurse
• Obtains vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations) as directed
• Answers all call lights promptly. Reports problems to a primary nurse/designee
• Reinforces rehabilitation techniques as directed to maximize patient recovery
• Participates in Therapeutic Dysphagia and Feeding Program as assigned. Assists with monitoring of diets, nutritional supplements as well as provides appropriate cues to patients for feeding or swallowing once directed by speech or occupational therapist. Provides water/juice and snacks as appropriate
• Reports problems and progress to the primary nurse throughout the shift. Immediately reports accidents to the nurse. Refers questions and inquires to the nurse for follow-up. Communicates effectively with the rehabilitation team including nursing, therapy, and physicians
• Provides and receives shift to shift report to ensure continuity of patient care
• Observes safety rules, standard precautions and fire regulations. Maintains patient confidentiality, patient rights and privacy
• Interacts with patients, families, peers and supervisors in a calm, positive, courteous and appropriate manner
• Assists nurse with patient admissions, transfers and discharges; safeguards patients' belongings and other items during these procedures. Assists nurse in taking pictures of new admissions for insertion into the medical record. Collects specimens from patients as assigned and transports specimens to the lab if required

Benefits

• Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time (EID or PST) for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP) and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees