Student Nurse Tech

Overview

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Fort Worth, TX

Student Nurse Tech

PRN "As Needed"

Shift Hours: 6:45pm - 7:15 am

PRN Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

 

 

Responsibilities

The Student Nurse Tech provides basic patient care and may perform specific procedures as outlined by the facility under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will perform procedures and collect and document demographic and patient data.

• Obtaining vital signs, height, weight and demographic data.
• Assisting patients with personal and daily care, such as bathing (bed bath, chair at sink, tub and shower), oral hygiene, shaving and hair care.
• Assisting with urinary catheter removal, finger stick blood sugars, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care, emptying drainage receptacles/tubes, bladder scan.
• Removing peripheral IV’s as directed by RN (may not remove any IV’s located in antecubital fossa or higher).
• Delivering meals and snacks, feeding patients who are unable to feed themselves and documenting oral intake, including supplements.
• Turning and positioning immobile patients safely while maintaining proper body alignment; participating in mobility program.
• Answering patient call lights and performing services that add to the physical well-being of the patient.
• Transportation of the patients to designated areas, such as to and from various treatment centers.

Qualifications

 

Minimum requirements:

• Current enrollment in an accredited nursing school and must provide proof of completion of the first year/fundamentals of nursing. (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures and aseptic practices is required.
•  Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to follow written and verbal instructions, and to maintain effective working relations with others including patients, families, physicians and other hospital associates.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Required

Additional Data

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