Student Nurse Tech - Inpatient Rehab

Job Description Summary The student nurse tech assists with patient care under the direct supervision of the registered nurse. The MUSC Orangeburg Inpatient Rehab Unit is a 24-bed acute rehabilitation unit in which the nurses work closely with therapists and other disciplines to help the patient achieve the best mobility and level of independence possible following strokes, traumas, surgeries, etc. Patients on this unit must have the ability to tolerate 3 hours of therapy per day for 5-6 days per week. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC004827 ORBG - IP Rehab Nursing Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-01 Scheduled Weekly Hours 12 Work Shift Job Description Work Environment May be exposed to infectious, contagious and blood borne diseases. Contact with patient. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to unpleasant elements including accident, injuries and illnesses. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations. Is occasionally subject to irregular hours. Occasional exposure to radiation. Supervisory Responsibilities None. Financial Responsibilities Financial stewardship of supplies and resources. Essential Functions Recognizes, obtains and reports appropriate data to the staff. Provides patient care services to include basic hygiene, bathing and feeding functions. Obtains vital signs. Appropriately documents findings and information. Communicates appropriate information to the staff as required. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy. Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data. 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. Assist physicians or nurses with procedures. Collect specimens in accordance with established policies and final check. Perform Bladder Scans. Perform urinary catheterization. Perform non-medicated dressing changes. Perform sterile techniques as needed for any listed activity. Perform EKGs. Visit patients to assess care received using patient family focused care and customer service guidelines. Follows the RMC Standards of Behaviors. Other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements Physical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of any job. In order to perform the essential functions of this position, you must be able to stand for twelve (12) hours, walk, sit, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, talk, hear and smell. Must be able to lift or exert energy up to 35 pounds. The Regional Medical Center has purchased patient transfer/lift devices to reduce the physical lifting of patients. Safe patient handling equipment is to be utilized for the transfer and lifting of patients greater than 35 pounds. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); peripheral vision (ability to observe area that can be seen move up/down or left/right) and depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances). Mental Requirements Ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical or technical procedures or regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence and/or manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, patients, families, other employees, and medical staff. Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to multitask and prioritize assigned and assumed responsibilities to complete tasks as necessary. Population Served This position primarily interacts with all age groups and provides direct patient care. All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area. Staff members must be able to understand and respond to the expectations and needs of patients, family members and visitors from diverse cultural backgrounds. Additional Job Description Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma. Successful passing of Fundamentals of Nursing Course as determined by the institution in which they are enrolled; Currently participating in a Nursing program at an accredited institution; Obtain BLS within one (1) month of hire. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. 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