Student Nurse Technician (Georgetown)

General Summary of Position

Are you a nursing student looking to gain hands-on experience during the school year? MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is currently hiring Student Nurse Technicians to work one day per week in the clinical setting. Positions will be available on a first come, first served basis on the Medical/Surgical and Intermediate Care Units. For more information, please feel free to contact the Nurse Recruitment & Retention Office at 202-444-1215.

Requirements

In order to qualify for this position, you must:

Be currently enrolled in a BSN Program;

• Available for one 8 or 12 hour shift per week.
• Have at least a 3.2 (out of 4.0) current, cumulative GPA;
• Have completed a Med/Surg Clinical Rotation in a hospital setting by Spring 2022; limited positions will be available for Sophomore students who have not completed a med/surg rotation; and,

Admission Process

Interested? Submit your online application here. You will be asked to submit additional information including your patient population/unit(s) of interest, as well as the following documentation:

• Two clinical faculty references
• Official transcript
• BLS card

Schedule

• Fixed shift schedules can be accommodated on most units
• One 8 or 12 hour shift per week is required

About MedStar Georgetown University Hospital:
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is a not-for-profit, acute-care teaching and research hospital with 609 beds located in Northwest Washington, D.C.

Our healthcare professionals have a reputation for medical excellence and leadership. As the first hospital in Washington, D.C. to achieve Magnet® Recognition, we have demonstrated our excellence in nursing care, innovative professional nursing practice, and nursing satisfaction.
Founded in the Jesuit principle of cura personalis, or caring for the whole person, we are committed to offering a variety of innovative diagnostic and treatment options within a trusting and compassionate environment. Our mission is what sets us apart—and makes MedStar Georgetown a special place to work.

General Summary of Position:
Provides patient care to an assigned group of patients, according to an established plan of care, under the direction and supervision of a nurse. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING REQUIRED: Enrollment in an accredited Baccalaureate or higher School of Nursing.

LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATION: BLS required

EXPERIENCE: BSN student who has completed the sophomore year and has at least one semester of clinical experience. Previous experience as a nursing assistant desired. Satisfactory references from the school of nursing the student is attending

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Ability to perform direct patient care technologies; effective verbal, electronic and written communication skills; Good interpersonal skills; Ability to set priorities and work in a stressful environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Exemplifies Patient Experience service standards and Spirit values, and actively participate in Patient Safety standards and tasks.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and the nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not considered to be all-inclusive.
• Maintains a safe and orderly patient/unit environment.
• Utilizes the nursing process in carrying out direct patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of unit goals and objectives.
• Communicates information in verbal and written reports that describe care that was planned and delivered to the patient and the patient's responses. Enters notes, as indicated, in the patient medical record. These notes must be cosigned by a Registered Nurse.
• Participates in the nursing unit's performance improvement activities.
• Participates in patient/family teaching as directed.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.