Student Nurse Technician (SNT) - Orthopedic Medical Surgical (Nights)

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 gaining hands-on clinical experience and developing professional skills. The position is on 4/5 Lied, a 40-bed medical-surgical and telemetry unit specializing in post-operative and complex orthopedic care. Patients include people recovering from total hip and knee replacements and those with pulmonary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, cardiac, renal, and other complex medical conditions. The unit is known for its orthopedic expertise, teamwork, and close-knit culture, with leadership that supports staff growth and development.

This is a part-time, 0.3 FTE night-shift position, with shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The SNT must work 12 hours per week. After the student nursing program ends, the employee may remain in this role for no more than three months to complete state licensure. Upon becoming a licensed Registered Nurse, a successful program participant may be offered a nursing role at Nebraska Medicine, subject to role availability, performance, and good standing.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must work 12 hours per week.
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited ADN or BSN nursing program.
• Must have successfully completed at least one Pharmacology course and two semesters of Medical Surgical Theory/Clinical courses.
• Must be active on the Certified Nursing Assistant registry in Nebraska or become active within 30 days of hire.
• Must be active on the Medication Aide registry in Nebraska or become active within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills are required.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire; certification must be from an American Heart Association-endorsed program for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later.
• May remain in the SNT role for no more than three months after the nursing program end date while completing state licensure.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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