Student Nurse Tech
SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital
SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital – Inside of St. Joseph’s Hospital
Lake Saint Louis, Missouri
You'll help rehab patients with nursing care under an RN's direction and reinforce their rehabilitation techniques.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Sep 16 · Applications close Sep 16, 2027 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shifts · days or nights PRN or Full-time Days/Nights - 12 hour shifts 6:45-7:15
- Unit and setting
- inpatient rehab hospital inside St. Joseph's Hospital, 5th floor · Rehab for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Per Diem PRN or Full-time Days/Nights - 12 hour shifts 6:45-7:15PRN or full-time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed This is the perfect opportunity for a student nurse to gain hands-on experience while in enrolled in an accredited school of nursing!
- Certification
- BLS BLS Required
- Certification
- CPR CPR required
- Also asks
- current enrollment in an accredited ADN or BSN nursing program
- Also asks
- proof of completing 1st year/fundamentals of nursing or equivalent Education:provide proof of completion of the 1st year/fundamentals of nursing or the equivalent
- Also asks
- skilled with a variety of nursing equipment Skilled in utilizing a variety of nursing equipment
- Also asks
- interpersonal skills to communicate with patients, families, physicians and staff Possess interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and appropriately to patient families, physicians and other hospital associates
- Also asks
- post-offer employment testing (POETs) completed before first day Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most Missouri PRN postingsMissouri PRN postings that state pay run $27/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $45/hr, across 84 postings.
- Night differential
- Compensation: $22 + $2 night shift differential Compensation: $22 + $2 night shift differential
- Sign-on bonus
- $3,500
- Extra pay
- $2 night shift differentialworking night shift
- Bonus
- $3,500 sign-on bonus Sign-On Bonus: $3,500
Benefits
- Benefitsextensive orientation programStart Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
- Benefitsgenerous PTO and paid sick time for full-time staffRecharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time (EID or PST) for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Benefitsmedical, Rx, vision, EAP and dental for full-time staffYour Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP) and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
- Benefitscompany-matching 401(k), plus life and disability protection for full-time staffInvest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
- Extensive and thorough orientation program
- Generous PTO
More benefits (4)
- Paid Sick Time (EID or PST) for full-time team members
- Comprehensive medical/Rx, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP) and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan
- Life and disability protection for full-time team members
The role and schedule
- Patients
- brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological, orthopedic, amputation and multiple trauma patients for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas
- Day to day
- vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations) Obtains vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations) as directed
- Day to day
- dysphagia and feeding program Participates in Therapeutic Dysphagia and Feeding Program as assigned.
- Day to day
- snacks and fluids for patients Provides water/juice and snacks as appropriate
- Day to day
- specimen collection and lab runs Collects specimens from patients as assigned and transports specimens to the lab if required
- Day to day
- admissions, transfers and discharges Assists nurse with patient admissions, transfers and discharges
- Day to day
- reinforcing rehab techniques with patients Reinforces rehabilitation techniques as directed to maximize patient recovery
- Hours stated
- PRN or Full-time Days/Nights - 12 hour shifts 6:45-7:15 (PRN must work 4 shifts per every 6 week period)
- Employment
- PRN: 4 shifts per 6-week period PRN must work 4 shifts per every 6 week period
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
Posted on SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital’s careers page.
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- Overview
- SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital
- A Joint Venture with Select Medical and SSM Health
- Position: Nursing Assistant
- Location: Lake St. Louis, MO
Schedule
PRN or Full-time Days/Nights -
- 12 hour shifts 6:45-7:15 (PRN must work 4 shifts per every 6 week period)
Compensation
$22 + $2 night
- shift differential
Sign-On Bonus: $3,500 SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital – Inside of St. Joseph’s Hospital 100 Medical Plaza, 5th Floor, Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367 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). This is the perfect opportunity for a student nurse to gain hands-on experience while in enrolled in an accredited school of nursing! Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, assists patients in the rehabilitation process through provision of appropriate nursing care as well as carryover of rehabilitation techniques.
Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. We support your career growth and personal well-being. Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time (EID or PST) for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP) and dental plan offerings for full-time team members Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Responsibilities Completes daily assignments as directed by a nurse Obtains vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations) as directed Answers all call lights promptly.
Reports problems to a primary nurse/designee Reinforces rehabilitation techniques as directed to maximize patient recovery Participates in Therapeutic Dysphagia and Feeding Program as assigned. Assists with monitoring of diets, nutritional supplements as well as provides appropriate cues to patients for feeding or swallowing once directed by speech or occupational therapist. Provides water/juice and snacks as appropriate Reports problems and progress to the primary nurse throughout the shift.
Immediately reports accidents to the nurse. Refers questions and inquires to the nurse for follow-up. Communicates effectively with the rehabilitation team including nursing, therapy, and physicians Provides and receives shift to shift report to ensure continuity of patient care Observes safety rules, standard precautions and fire regulations.
Maintains patient confidentiality, patient rights and privacy Interacts with patients, families, peers and supervisors in a calm, positive, courteous and appropriate manner Assists nurse with patient admissions, transfers and discharges; safeguards patients' belongings and other items during these procedures. Assists nurse in taking pictures of new admissions for insertion into the medical record. Collects specimens from patients as assigned and transports specimens to the lab if required Qualifications BLS Required
Education
provide proof of completion of the 1st year/fundamentals of nursing or the equivalent Skilled in utilizing a variety of nursing equipment Possess interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and appropriately to patient families, physicians and other hospital associates CPR required 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). Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.
What's around it?
Lake Saint Louis, MO
Living costs about 9% below the US average