Student Nurse Tech- Children's NICU

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of an RN, the UMMC Student Nurse Tech (SNT) program allows nursing students, who are actively progressing through an accredited school of nursing, to float to designated clinical areas and provide direct and indirect patient care. The program consists of three (3) levels that expand as students complete clinical competencies in their nursing program. Student nurse techs will work in designated adult and children’s hospital units and are employed as part-time, non‑benefitted positions based on cost per unit of service.

They strengthen critical thinking skills, learn time management and clinical practice and transition toward a future position as a registered nurse. Student nurse techs may continue to participate in the nurse extern program and will resume an SNT position after completion.

Must be actively enrolled and progressing full‑time in an accredited RN nursing program.

N/A

• Record vital signs, intake, outputs, pulse oximetry, and weights accurately and report changes to the RN.
• Assist and prepare patients for treatment, exams, and procedures as directed by the RN.
• Administer and perform baths and basic hygiene measures as directed by the RN.
• Assist with collection and timely delivery of specimens to appropriate labs.
• Weigh, lift, turn, and reposition patients using good body mechanics.
• Submit proper patient charges for supplies/equipment cost‑effectively and report equipment in need of repair to the nurse manager or charge nurse.
• Assist in serving dietary trays and feeding patients as needed.
• Provide and document care based upon patient’s expectations, age, and developmental level.
• Adhere to UMMC’s infection control policy.
• Attend and participate in continuing education and in‑service programs.

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise levels, heat and cold, potentially dangerous equipment, biohazardous conditions, and working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours. Activities include frequent lifting, climbing, kneeling, pressing, reaching, sitting, standing, twisting, and walking. Forces and forces of up to 100 pounds may be frequently lifted or carried, and repetitive motions and awkward postures are common.

• Time Type: FLSA
• Designation/Job Exempt:
  No
• Pay Class:
  Hourly
• FTE %: 0
• Work Shift:
  
  Unspecified

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