Student Nurse Tech

UAB St. Vincent's • Birmingham, AL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Nurse Tech provides direct nursing care under the supervision of a nurse and in accordance with the healthcare organization’s established policies, procedures, and protocols. The role is for nursing students actively accepted or enrolled in a nursing program, with classes expected to begin within 90 days of hire or transfer. Student Nurse Techs are expected to transition into a nursing role within the organization after graduation; employment in this role ends at graduation if the intern does not accept a nursing position with the organization.

This PRN position is at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham. Shifts may be days, nights, or evenings. Employees must work 48 hours during each eight-week scheduling period, including one Saturday or Sunday shift. 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, academic probation, or equivalent.
• BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
• Must work 48 hours in each 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 at graduation if the employee does not accept a nursing position with the organization.

Responsibilities

• 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 all 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: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED