Inpatient Unit - Student Nurse Associate - Part-Time

Graduating Student Nurse Associate

A Graduating Student Nurse Associate is an ancillary employee who works with Registered Nurse while learning more about roles and responsibilities of nurses. This position requires one weekend a month, one holiday the first and second half of the year, as well as, required to participate in class time at Wayne HealthCare as part of their role.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent

Active enrollment in the final year of a pre-licensure nursing school degree program for registered nursing (ASN, BSN or Transition to ASN Track)

Must maintain satisfactory grades while enrolled in nursing program (C or better).

Certification in CPR

Basic computer skills

Agreement signed for employment time commitment with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate patient care, demonstrating knowledge of growth, development, and safety needs for all patient populations at Wayne HealthCare.

Assists nursing staff with patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and daily care activities while maintaining patient dignity and comfort.

Supports clinical staff by accurately obtaining and documenting vital signs, weights, intake and output, and assisting with specimen collection.

Observes and reports changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse to support clinical judgment and patient safety.

Assists with pre- and post-operative care, including patient preparation, post-op vital signs, and mobility assistance using proper body mechanics when applicable.

Provides comfort measures such as turning and positioning patients, making occupied and unoccupied beds, and ensuring pressure-relief measures are in place.

Promotes infection prevention and safety by adhering to hospital policies, following standard precautions, and participating in emergency and safety drills.

Demonstrates effective communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, using whiteboards and respectful verbal updates to support care coordination.

Maintains equipment, supplies, and a clean work environment while complying with hospital confidentiality, attendance, and dress code policies.

Participates in training, education sessions, and quality improvement activities to enhance skills, support patient outcomes, and uphold Wayne HealthCare's mission.

All other duties as assigned