Student Nurse Tech

About the Company SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a joint venture between Select Medical and SSM Health. Position Title Student Nurse Tech (SNT) Location Bridgeton, MO Schedule PRN Nights - 12 hour shifts 6:45-7:15. PRN must work 4 shifts per every 6 week period. Compensation $21 per hour + $1.50 night shift differential. Responsibilities Completes daily assignments as directed by a nurse. Obtains vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations) as directed. Answers all call lights promptly and reports problems to the primary nurse/designee. Reinforces rehabilitation techniques as directed to maximize patient recovery. Participates in Therapeutic Dysphagia and Feeding Program as assigned; assists with monitoring of diets, nutritional supplements, and provides appropriate cues to patients for feeding or swallowing once directed by speech or occupational therapist; provides water, juice, and snacks as appropriate. Reports problems and progress to the primary nurse throughout the shift; immediately reports accidents to the nurse; refers questions to the nurse for follow-up. Communicates effectively with the rehabilitation team including nursing, therapy, and physicians. Provides and receives shift-to-shift reports to ensure continuity of patient care. Observes safety rules, standard precautions and fire regulations; maintains patient confidentiality, patient rights and privacy. Interacts with patients, families, peers and supervisors in a calm, positive, courteous and appropriate manner. Assists nurse with patient admissions, transfers and discharges; safeguards patients' belongings and other items during these procedures; assists nurse in taking pictures of new admissions for insertion into the medical record; collects specimens from patients as assigned and transports specimens to the lab if required. Performs other duties as assigned by the nursing staff. Qualifications Current enrollment in an accredited nursing school (ADN or BSN program) and proof of completion of the first year/fundamentals of nursing or equivalent. BLS certification required. CPR certification required. Post-offer employment testing (POETs) to be completed before first day of work. Skilled in utilizing a variety of nursing equipment. Possess interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and appropriately with patient families, physicians and hospital associates. Experience in a rehabilitation setting is a plus. Benefits Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Generous PTO and paid sick time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Comprehensive medical, RX, vision, employee assistance program (EAP) and dental plan offerings for full-time team members. Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members. Access to a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care. #J-18808-Ljbffr SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital