Student Nurse Tech / Nights

Company: Select Specialty Hospital - Akron
Location: Akron
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:Critical Illness Recovery HospitalStudent Nurse TechNight ShiftPay: $19.00 per hour This position requires current enrollment in an accredited nursing school (ADN or BSN program)At Select Specialty/Regency Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. Select Medical employs over 48,000 people across the country and provides quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.Do you love the challenge of working with medically complex patients? Are you passionate about delivering an excellent patient experience? If you answered 'yes', consider an opportunity with us!Responsibilities:We are looking for valued employees who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.In this role, you will provided 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:You will demonstrate an understanding of patient needs, ensuring that each patient feels informed and understood, as well as heard. You are passionate about providing superior quality care and you are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.Minimum requirements:This position requires current enrollment in an accredited nursing school (ADN or BSN program)Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures and aseptic practices is required.This position requires the 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.Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.Additional Data:Select Medical strives to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.The opportunity to care for complex, critically ill patients.Work jointly with an interdisciplinary team, consisting of registered nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and physicians to assist patients in regaining their independence.Develop collaborative relationships with patients and their families.Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.Short and Long Term Disability.Personal and Family Medical Leave.We'd love for you to join the team!Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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