UTMB Professional Student Nurse

Galveston, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $16.00 - $19.00

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hands-on clinical experience

supportive learning environment

Mandatory training provided

Access to hospital resources and equipment

Opportunity to work in a leading academic medical center

Exposure to diverse patient populations

Job Description

UTMB Health, the University of Texas Medical Branch, is a leading academic health center dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, advancing medical knowledge through research, and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals. As a premier institution, UTMB Health offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services and fosters an environment conducive to professional growth and development. The institution is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

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Job Requirements

Must be a second-semester UTMB School of Nursing student
Completion of 2 semesters of an accredited baccalaureate nursing program
Current enrollment in nursing school
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and walking
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
Willingness to work shift work and extended hours if required
Compliance with hospital policies and procedures
Commitment to patient safety and quality care

Job Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an accredited baccalaureate degree nursing program
Completion of at least 2 semesters of nursing education
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Ability to effectively communicate and document patient care activities
Commitment to personal growth and development
Adequate vision, hearing, and communication skills
Capability to perform physical requirements of the role
Knowledge of hospital computerized systems
Ability to work under supervision and as part of a healthcare team

Job Duties

Monitors and records temperature, pulse, blood pressure, blood glucose testing, and other vital signs to detect variances from normal and reports changes in patient status to registered nurse staff
Assists with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, and physical care needs
Assists in admissions, transfer, and discharge processes
performs and documents general therapeutic measures
performs unit housekeeping as delegated
Utilizes hospital computerized systems according to hospital policy dependent on unit needs
Observes patients and records responses to medication and treatments, reactions, and significant occurrences
reports changes to registered nurse staff
Identifies the need for and carries out health teaching
assesses health/illness practices and environmental influences on health status
Provides direct patient care under RN supervision
Monitors and documents patient conditions, reports findings and abnormalities to a registered nurse
Provides input for plan of care and assists RNs in determining healthcare needs
Demonstrates commitment to personal growth and development by completing annual mandatory training and attending unit in-services and meetings
Assures activities performed do not exceed skill level and scope
seeks and participates in learning opportunities

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