About the role#
This Student Nurse Tech position is based at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. You will work in a PRN capacity, which requires a minimum of 3 shifts per 6-week schedule. You can pick up shifts around your school schedule, including weekends. This role provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse in a 100-bed hospital specializing in short-stay surgical procedures.
What you'll do#
- Provide multi-skilled, direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Implement care plans and assist the nursing team with patient and family education.
- Collect clinical data and report any abnormal findings to the nurse.
- Document all patient care activities using correct medical terminology.
- Act as a 1:1 patient safety sitter when necessary.
- Instruct patients on how to prepare for tests and procedures.
- Ensure all necessary supplies and equipment are available to meet patient needs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited RN program.
- Completion of at least the first semester of a nursing program and one clinical rotation.
- Completion of a foundational nursing skills course or equivalent, such as fundamentals or adult/peds health.
- Enrollment in an accredited BSN program is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Saint Louis, Missouri.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time, PRN.
About BJC HealthCare
BJC HealthCare operates as a nonprofit health care delivery organization. It serves patients across Missouri and Illinois. The system manages multiple hospitals focused on medical education and clinical care. It maintains a large workforce of over 10,000 employees and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
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