Why Join OWM?

At Osteopathic Wellness Medicine of WNY (OWM), we are more than just a medical practice — we are a global center for hope and healing. Our team specializes in holistic, root-cause medicine that blends advanced therapies with compassionate care. As a Nursing Student Assistant at OWM, you’ll gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge treatments like infusion therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, and regenerative medicine, all while working alongside a team committed to helping patients achieve optimal wellness. This is more than a job — it’s a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and set the stage for a future career as an RN in our infusion team.

Job Summary

In the role of Nursing Student Assistant, you will support our clinical team in delivering compassionate, root-cause oriented healthcare under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. This position is designed for nursing students currently enrolled in a 4-year program who are interested in integrative and holistic medicine. The role provides hands-on clinical exposure and the opportunity to grow into an RN position within our infusion team upon graduation and licensure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Vital Signs and Monitoring

• Measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate) and body weight.

• Perform InBody body composition analysis as directed.

• Assist with resting metabolic rate (RMR) testing and other clinical assessments under nurse supervision.

• Support nurses with monitoring intravenous infusions and patient comfort during treatments.

2. Treatment Assistance

• Assist with the application of topical and device-based therapies as directed by the clinical team.

• Help patients prepare for relaxation and therapeutic modalities, including virtual reality (VR) sessions, normatec compression sleeves, ultrasound, and cold laser treatments under nurse supervision.

• Support the setup and monitoring of regional topical therapies (thermal or frequency-based).

3. Therapy Support

• Accompany patients during sauna hyperthermia and hyperbaric oxygen therapy sessions, ensuring comfort and safety.

• Provide attentive presence and reassurance during all holistic treatment experiences.

4. Patient Comfort and Support

• Assist with mobility, transferring, and positioning patients as needed.

• Maintain a welcoming, organized, and clean treatment environment.

• Provide compassionate communication and emotional support throughout patient visits.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

• Interest in holistic, root-cause, and integrative medicine approaches.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.

• Reliability, compassion, and willingness to learn in a specialized medical setting.

Future Opportunity
This role is designed as a pathway to join our infusion nursing team. Upon successful completion of your nursing program and RN licensure, you will be eligible for consideration for a Registered Nurse position within our practice.