Student Nurse Technician Observation Unit
About The Position
Provides multi-skilled, direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a registered professional nurse. The role requires completion of a foundational nursing skills course or equivalent, such as fundamentals, foundations, or adult/pediatric health. The position is in the 24-bed Observation Unit at Barnes-Jewish Hospital's South Campus. The unit cares for patients requiring short-term treatment, monitoring, and recovery, typically within a 24-hour stay. It also cares for patients recovering from outpatient colorectal, gynecologic, and urologic procedures, with most patients discharged home within 24 hours. The unit is fast-paced and team-oriented, partners closely with the Emergency Department, and offers varied patient populations and clinical experiences. Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is Missouri's largest hospital. Its staff includes academic faculty and community physicians from Washington University School of Medicine, supported by residents, interns, fellows, and other medical professionals. The hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an accredited RN program.
- Complete a foundational nursing skills course or equivalent, such as fundamentals, foundations, or adult/pediatric health.
- No experience required.
- No supervisory experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Enrollment in an accredited BSN program.
Responsibilities
- Assist the nurse with patient and family education.
- Document all patient care activities using correct medical terminology.
- Act as a 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
- Ensure supplies and equipment are available to meet each patient's needs.
- Implement direct patient care under the supervision of the nursing team.
- Collect clinical data and information on patients and report abnormal findings to the nurse.
- Instruct patients in preparations for tests and procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire.
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
- 401(k) plan with BJC match.
- Tuition assistance available on the first day.
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
- Adoption assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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