About the role#
As a Student Nurse Assistant, you will work with nursing staff to care for acutely ill patients. You will gain experience in a hospital setting while working under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse. This is a year-round position with flexible scheduling to accommodate your school commitments.
What you'll do#
- Provide direct physical care to patients in situations where you have demonstrated competency and knowledge of the required techniques.
- Assist the nursing team with patient care tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Nursing program (Associate or Bachelor of Science).
- Successful completion of your program's hands-on entry-level clinical course.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Previous health care experience is preferred.
- Completion of the SNA Supplemental Packet is required for your application to be considered.
Location & details#
- Location: Madison, Wisconsin.
- Schedule: This role is 20% FTE, requiring approximately 16 hours per pay period. You will generally work every other weekend, with shifts ranging from 8 to 12 hours. Day, evening, and night shifts are available, and you may be required to work holidays.
- Compensation: $18 per hour, plus additional differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
About UW Health
UW Health is an integrated academic health system based in Madison, Wisconsin. It operates six main hospitals along with more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. The organization employs more than 25,500 people and serves over 832,000 patients annually. Many of its 1,800 physicians hold faculty positions at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
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