Student Nurse Technician (SNT) - Orthopedic Medical Surgical

The Nebraska Medical Center • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Student Nurse Technician (SNT) supports the nursing team in providing safe, compassionate, patient-centered care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse while developing clinical skills and professional experience. The role is on 4/5 Lied, a 40-bed medical-surgical and telemetry unit specializing in post-operative and complex orthopedic care. Patients may be recovering from total hip or knee replacements or receiving care for pulmonary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, cardiac, renal, and other complex medical conditions. The unit is known as the “Hip Squad” for its orthopedic expertise, teamwork, and close-knit culture, and emphasizes positivity, innovation, and solutions-focused care.

This part-time position is intended for nursing students seeking hands-on experience in a collaborative clinical environment. The schedule is day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a commitment of at least 12 hours per week. Upon the program end date, students may remain in the role for a maximum of three months to complete state licensure. Students who successfully complete the program may be offered a nursing role at Nebraska Medicine after becoming licensed as a Registered Nurse. Offers depend on role availability, program performance, and the student being in good standing.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Work at least 12 hours per week.
• Be actively enrolled in an accredited ADN or BSN nursing program.
• Have successfully completed at least one Pharmacology course and two semesters of Medical Surgical Theory/Clinical courses.
• Be active on the Certified Nursing Assistant registry in Nebraska or become active within 30 days of hire.
• Be active on the Medication Aide registry in Nebraska or become active within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire from an American Heart Association-endorsed program. This requirement applies to new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nursing team in providing high-quality, safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Develop clinical skills and professional experience in a medical-surgical and telemetry setting.

What This Job Offers

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