About the role#
As a Student Nurse Tech Intern, you will assist with patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role is part of the Nursing Student Pipeline Program and provides hands-on experience in a hospital setting. You will work on-site in Columbia, South Carolina, on a part-time basis.
What you'll do#
- Perform basic nursing care and procedures, such as blood glucose collection, incentive spirometry, oxygen setup, and dressing changes.
- Document patient vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, and oxygenation, and report abnormal findings to the RN.
- Use electronic health records to review patient information and document care throughout your shift.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, feeding, and elimination needs.
- Support patient mobility by assisting with ambulation and implementing fall-prevention measures under RN direction.
- Participate in patient rounding and monitor harm-prevention measures.
- Communicate patient information to family members and healthcare staff.
- Manage equipment and supplies, including labeling specimens correctly.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in good standing in an accredited Nursing Program (RN).
- Successful completion of a Nursing Foundations or Fundamentals course.
- Current enrollment in a course focused on the Care of the Adult.
- A valid healthcare provider certification.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbia, South Carolina.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, PRN, Day shift.
- This is a paid internship.
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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