Student Nurse Tech

Overview SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital A Joint Venture between Select Medical and SSM Health Position: 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 + $1.50 night shift differential *This position requires current enrollment in an accredited nursing school (ADN or BSN program) and must provide proof of completion of the first year/fundamentals of nursing, (or equivalent).* This is the perfect opportunity for a student nurse to gain hands‑on experience while in enrolled in an accredited school of nursing! Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, assists patients in the rehabilitation process through provision of appropriate nursing care as well as carryover of rehabilitation techniques. Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. We support your career growth and personal well-being. Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time (EID or PST) for full‑time team members to maintain a healthy work‑life balance Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP) and dental plan offerings for full‑time team members Invest in Your Future: Company‑matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full‑time team members Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Responsibilities Completes daily assignments as directed by a nurse Obtains vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations) as directed Answers all call lights promptly. Reports problems to a 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 as well as 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 and inquires to the nurse for follow‑up. Communicates effectively with the rehabilitation team including nursing, therapy, and physicians Provides and receives shift to shift report 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 Qualifications BLS Required Education: provide proof of completion of the 1st year/fundamentals of nursing or the equivalent Skilled in utilizing a variety of nursing equipment Possess interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and appropriately to patient families, physicians and other hospital associates CPR required

• This position requires current enrollment in an accredited nursing school (ADN or BSN program) and must provide proof of completion of the first year/fundamentals of nursing, (or equivalent).*
• Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.*

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