About the role#
The Student Nurse Tech Extern role is a part-time position based in Greenville, South Carolina. You will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide patient care and support clinical operations. This role is designed for nursing students to gain practical experience in a hospital setting.
What you'll do#
- Perform basic nursing care and clinical procedures, including dressing changes and setting up oxygen or suction equipment.
- Collect blood glucose readings and monitor patient vital signs like blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels.
- Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, hygiene, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Help with fall-prevention measures and monitor patient inputs and outputs.
- Recognize life-threatening conditions, provide initial responses, and report findings to the RN.
- Assist patients with elimination needs using bathrooms, bedside commodes, or other equipment.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in good standing in an accredited Nursing Program.
- Completion of a Nursing Foundations course and a course focused on Care of the Adult.
- Current enrollment in a course focused on Complex Care of the Adult.
- A valid healthcare provider certification.
- No previous experience is required.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Greenville, SC.
- The work is on-site and part-time.
- This is a paid externship.
About Prisma Health
Prisma Health is a nonprofit health organization based in Greenville, South Carolina. Founded in 2017, it operates as the largest health system in the state. The organization serves more than 1.2 million patients every year. It maintains facilities across the Greenville and Columbia markets.
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