Student Nurse Technician

The Student Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care and support to patients under the direction and supervision of the Registered
Nurse in a defined care team and in accordance with assigned tasks.

An incumbent assumes responsibility, implementation and
documentation of the delegated and/or supervised cares of all assigned patients according to established procedures.

Employees work as instructed and seek guidance on matters or tasks not specifically covered in original instructions. Care for
patients with a variety of acute to critical medical/surgical problems ranging from neonates to geriatrics at various developmental
levels. Patients are from both traditional and nontraditional family structures with a variety of sociocultural and educational background 

Analytical skills necessary to develop and implement effective nursing
care and beginning problem-solving measures for patient’s physical,
psychosocial, and spiritual well-being.

Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail when planning and
implementing nursing care, resolving patient care problems, and
communicating with patients and families.Knowledge of basic patient care practices (including BLS), standards
and tools/equipment.

Knowledge of patient confidentiality/safety guidelines and proper
body mechanics as applied to patient movement and transport.
Knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and
abbreviations.

Knowledge of, or ability to learn, CHI Health and/or department
standards, procedures and requirements applicable to the position.
Ability to learn and effectively apply the confidentiality, safety, risk
management and Standard Precautions standards of the work unit

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family and co-
workers.

Ability to use proper body mechanics, proper posture, and
appropriate repetition relief and static posture relief maneuvers.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in an efficient,
accurate and timely manner.

Ability to use effective customer service skills with both internal and
external customers.

Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficient to
perform the duties of the position.

Ability to use office equipment and automated
systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as
required by the duties of the position.

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.