Student Nursing Assistant

• 8-hour or 12-hour shifts, available (dependent on unit needs)
• Day/Night rotation
• 2 weekend shifts per month required
• Summer: May 19th through August 29th, up to 32 hours/week available
• Fall/Spring semester: flexible schedule and or reduced hours to align with academic demands of student nurses
• Winter/Spring break schedule: additional hours may be available

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Under the supervision and guidance of the nursing assistant preceptor, the student is a member of the health care team who assists the professional care givers in providing quality care to patients.
• Reports to and is supervised by their preceptor, Clinical Instructor, Registered Nurse/Resource Nurse, Coordinator, and/or Nurse Manager.

• Works collaboratively with the Registered Nurses/Physicians.

• Under supervision and/or guidance, the student has the authority to carry out patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under guidance, and/or supervision

• Functions in the role of Nursing Assistant on the health care team as assigned by the Registered Nurse.
• Performs work to meet schedules and to facilitate quality team health care to patients.
• Reports significant observations and patient problems to professional care givers.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient's records and problems.
• Provides and maintains a clean, orderly, comfortable and safe patient care area.
• Performs non-nursing functions which impact and contribute to the quality of patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse.

• Responsibilities/Non-Essential Functions: as assigned

• Maintain the confidentiality and security of all Hospital-related, Medical-staff related, and patient-related data and information.
• Accountable for observing all Policies and Procedures of the unit, Infection Control, and Medical Center.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• BLS certification required (Basic Life Support cert: American Heart Association)
• Enrolled in accredited nursing program and current nursing student
• one completed semester of skills
• Completed one semester of a clinical rotation
• Ability to read, speak, write and understand the English language.
• Ability to complete mathematical computations required to perform tasks.
• Ability to lift, transfer, and move patients.