Student Nurse Associate Per Diem- GWV Med Surg

Position: Student Nurse Associate Per Diem- GWV Med Surg 4 (Start over winter break!)

Job Summary
Build your confidence and take your clinical skills to the next level as a Student Nurse Assistant (SNA) on Med/Surg 4 at GWV! Gain valuable hands‑on patient care experience while working alongside experienced nursing professionals. SNAs provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff while developing their skills through unit‑specific orientation, competency development, and structured mentorship.

Job Summary
Build your confidence and take your clinical skills to the next level as a Student Nurse Assistant (SNA) on Med/Surg 4 at GWV! Gain valuable hands‑on patient care experience while working alongside experienced nursing professionals. SNAs provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff while developing their skills through unit‑specific orientation, competency development, and structured mentorship.


Job Duties

• Assist with activities for daily living, non-invasive patient care tasks.
• Document care and observations accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Promptly report changes in patient condition to licensed personnel.
• Collect and transport specimens per policy.
• Provide one‑to‑one patient safety observation as assigned.
• Assist with patient transfers and transport.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and ethical behavior in all interactions.
• Participate in orientation, training, and ongoing development sessions.
• Perform point‑of‑care testing and quality control procedures as trained.
• Transport non‑controlled medications and blood products per policy.
• Assist with procedures under direct supervision.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to support individualized patient care plans.
• Apply clinical judgment in routine situations with guidance.
• Engage in unit‑based learning activities and professional development seminars.
• Demonstrate increasing independence and initiative in clinical settings.
• Participate in clinical observations and evaluations to enhance assessment skills.
• Perform advanced patient care tasks under supervision
• Assist with preparation, storage, and delivery of breast milk and pediatric formulas.
• Apply critical thinking and clinical decision‑making in complex care scenarios.
• Serve as a mentor and preceptor for new staff and students.
• Participate in regulatory readiness activities.
• Co‑lead patient care activities and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Attend advanced seminars focused on transition to practice, leadership, and evidence‑based care.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all‑inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department‑specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details

• Must be enrolled and remain enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
• Must successfully complete a 2‑week orientation training in December
• Per diem position with rotating shifts

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:
Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS:
We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE:
We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING:
We share our knowledge with the best…