What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Nurse Assistant – Continuous Opening position at UW Health?
As a Student Nurse Assistant (SNA), you will work closely with nursing staff to care for acutely ill patients, gaining first-hand experience in a world class hospital setting.
What will you do?
- Provide direct physical care to patients in selected situations where thorough knowledge of technique and demonstration of competency is required.
- Work under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse when caring for patients.
Why UW Health?
- University Hospital - #1 hospital in Wisconsin
- Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality
- Magnet®-designated facility
Why the Student Nurse Assistant role?
- Flexible hours! Your manager will work around your school schedule.
- Only one 8-12 hour shift per week required. More hours can be picked up if desired and available.
- Networking with nursing staff and leaders.
Education :
Minimum – Current enrollment in an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing program and successful completion of the program’s entry-level clinical course.
Work Experience :
Preferred – Previous health care experience.
Licenses and Certifications :
Minimum – Current CPR certification.
** Please complete the SNA Supplemental Packet and upload it to your applicant profile. In order to be considered for the position, you must fill out the SNA Supplemental Packet.
The SNA packet can be found here: SNA Supplemental Packet
**If the SNA is a December graduate and has accepted a position as a Nurse Resident, he/she must start in the February or March group or resign within one month of graduation. If the SNA is a May graduate and has accepted a position as a Nurse Resident, he/she must start in the July or September group or resign within one month of graduation.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
Work Schedule :
Work Hours will be determined at time of hire. This is primarily 20% FTE (16 hours per pay period), generally every other weekend, 8/12 hour shifts, Day/Evening/Night shift scheduling, holidays and weekends may be required. Clinic positions are Monday – Friday, day hours. Hours will vary based on the operational needs of the department. **This is a year round position**
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center ranked among the top 50 children’s hospitals in seven medical and surgical specialties , with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU , which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.
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