Student Nurse Tech - Adult Acute Care - Adult Orthopedics - 5 North

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Job Requisition ID:

R00044904

Job Category:

Nursing

Organization:

5 North

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Student Nurse Tech - Adult Acute Care - Adult Orthopedics - 5 North

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of an RN, the UMMC student nurse tech program will allow nursing students, who are actively progressing through an accredited school of nursing, to float to designated clinical areas and provide direct and indirect patient care which has been mastered through their accredited school of nursing and as outlined per UMMC job description. The program consists of three (3) levels which expand as students complete clinical competencies in nursing program.

SNT will be UMMC employees in part time non-benefited positions, based out of the adult and children's hospital units and will be utilized as all allocated employees; based on cost per unit of service. Student nurse techs will work in designated areas to strengthen critical thinking skills, learn time management and clinical practice and transition to future position of registered nurse. Student nurse techs may continue to participate in nurse extern program and will resume SNT position after completion.

Education & Experience

Must be actively enrolled and progressing full time in an accredited RN nursing program.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration required:   N/A Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Responsibilities

• Records vital signs, intake, outputs, pulse oximetry and weights accurately and reports changes to RN.
• Assists and prepares patients for treatment, exams, and procedures as directed by RN.
• Administers and performs baths and basic hygiene measures as directed by RN.
• Assists with collection and delivery of specimens to appropriate labs timely.
• Weighs, lifts, turns, and repositions patients utilizing good body mechanics.
• Submits proper patient charges for supplies/equipment in cost effective manner and reports equipment in need of repair to nurse manager or charge nurse.
• Assists in serving dietary trays and feeding patients as needed.
• Provides and documents care based upon patient's expectations, age, and development level.
• Adheres to UMMC's infection control policy.
• Attends and participates in continuing education/in-service programs.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
• Physical and Environmental Demands
• Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, constant bending, frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent climbing, frequent crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, constant pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, constant twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
• Time Type: Part time
• FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No
• Pay Class: Hourly
• FTE %: 100

Work Shift:

Grant Funded:

Job Posting Date:

09/22/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):