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West Virginia Employer Student Nurse Tech - PRN in Morgantown, West Virginia
JOB DESCRIPTION - Select Specialty Hospital - Morgantown per diem . Hours: 7-7 as needed . $20.00 per hour + MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - This position requires current enrollment in an accredited nursing school (ADN or BSN program) and must provide proof of completion of the first year/fundamentals of nursing, (or equivalent). Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures and aseptic practices is required. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to follow written and verbal instructions, and to maintain effective working relations with others including patients, families, physicians and other hospital associates. BLS required. RESPONSIBILITIES - Do you love the challenge of working with medically complex patients? Are you passionate about delivering an excellent patient care experience? If you answered 'yes', consider an opportunity with us! Obtaining vital signs, height, weight and demographic data. Assisting patients with personal and daily care, such as bathing (bed bath, chair at sink, tub and shower), oral hygiene, shaving and hair care. Assisting with urinary catheter removal, finger stick blood sugars, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care, emptying drainage receptacles/tubes, bladder scan. Removing peripheral IVs as directed by RN (may not remove any IVs located in antecubital fossa or higher). Delivering meals and snacks, feeding patients who are unable to feed themselves and documenting oral intake, including supplements. Turning and positioning immobile patients safely while maintaining proper body alignment; participating in mobility program. Answering patient call lights and performing services that add to the physical well-being of the patient. Transportation of the patients to designated areas, such as to and from various treatment centers.