About the role#
Join BJC HealthCare as a PRN Float Student Nurse Tech. You will support patients in various acute care settings across our East Region hospitals. This role helps you build clinical confidence and skills alongside experienced caregivers. You will work in units like the ED, ICU, PACU, telemetry, and med/surg.
This is a self-scheduled role requiring a minimum of 24 hours every 6 weeks. You will participate in a weekend and holiday rotation. The position uses a same-day assignment model. You must complete an initial 3-week full-time training period before moving to your regular schedule.
What you'll do#
- Provide direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Collect clinical data and report abnormal findings to the nursing team.
- Assist with patient and family education.
- Document care activities using correct medical terminology.
- Act as a 1:1 patient safety sitter when necessary.
- Ensure patient care areas have the required supplies and equipment.
- Instruct patients on preparations for tests and procedures.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program.
- Completion of nursing fundamentals with a clinical component.
- Completion of a foundational nursing skills course or equivalent.
- Ability to adapt to new environments and provide compassionate care.
- Willingness to travel to all East Region locations, including sites in Illinois.
- Requirement to submit end-of-term grades and your upcoming school schedule.
- Enrollment in an accredited BSN program is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Saint Louis, Missouri.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Role type: PRN, part-time.
- Compensation includes a $3 per hour float differential and mileage reimbursement.
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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