Student Nurse Technician (SNT) - Orthopedic Medical Surgical

Nebraska Medicine • 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 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, known as the “Hip Squad,” emphasizes orthopedic expertise, teamwork, positivity, innovation, and a solutions-focused approach. Unit leadership supports staff growth and development.

This is a part-time role requiring at least 12 hours of work per week. The schedule is day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Upon the nursing program end date, students may remain in the role for a maximum of three months to complete state licensure. After successfully completing the program and obtaining RN licensure, students may be offered a nursing role at Nebraska Medicine, subject to role availability, program performance, and 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 Nebraska Certified Nursing Assistant registry or be capable of becoming active within 30 days of hire.
• Be active on the Nebraska Medication Aide registry or be capable of becoming 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 in providing high-quality, safe, compassionate, patient-centered care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Support the nursing team while furthering clinical skills and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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