Student Nurse Aide PRN

Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the Student Nurse Aide provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Reports to: Director of Women's and Childrens Services

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment under the supervision of a licensed nurse
• Appropriately assesses, plans, implements, and evaluate patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse

Job Description:

• Report. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family under the supervision of a licensed nurse
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation under supervision of a licensed nurse
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs under the supervision of a licensed nurse
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent X Required
• Must be currently enrolled in an approved nursing education program and has successfully completed coursework in pharmacology, medication administration and fundamentals.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
• Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
• Must have current BLS certification within 30 days of hire date

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action