Student Nurse Tech

Job Description Summary

The Student Nurse Tech assists with patient care under the direct supervision of the registered nurse.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC004773 ORBG - Emergency Room

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-01

Scheduled Weekly Hours

6

Work Shift

Job Description

1. Recognizes, obtains and reports appropriate data to the staff.

2. Provides patient care services to include basic hygiene, bathing and feeding functions. Obtains vital signs.

3. Appropriately documents findings and information.

4. Communicates appropriate information to the staff as required.

5. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy. Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.

6. Has access to minimal risk medications contained in kits, trays or packs associated with certain procedures, as well as IV fluids stored in patient care areas and automated dispensing units.

7. Assist physicians or nurses with procedures.

8. Collect specimens in accordance with established policies and final check.

9. Perform Bladder Scans.

10. Perform urinary catheterization.

11. Perform non-medicated dressing changes.

12. Perform sterile techniques as needed for any listed activity.

13. Perform EKGs.

14. Visit patients to assess care received using patient family focused care and customer service guidelines.

15. Follows the MUSC Standards of Behaviors.

16. Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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