Student Nurse - Emergency Services

Description

The Nursing Assistant II (NA II) is an entry-level position specifically designed for current nursing students aiming to enrich their preparation for a nursing career. Under the guidance of an experienced nurse, you will acquire valuable hands‑on experience by providing safe, efficient, age‑specific care to patients and families in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and/or sustain optimal health status.

The role is designed to build upon the experience gained in the classroom and during clinical rotations.

NA IIs work under the direction of an RN to provide safe, efficient, age‑specific care to patients and families to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and/or sustain optimal health status.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct patient care delivery, including ADLs/hygiene, vital signs, I/O, bladder scanning, EKG, glucometer & other point‑of‑care testing (where applicable) and restraints.
• Communication and documentation of interventions and observations.
• Participation in the quality improvement process.
• Involved in learning and self‑improvement.
• Initiates and maintains a positive relationship with patients/customers and coworkers.

• Flexible schedules & orientation
• Supportive & education focused culture
• More hands‑on practice of clinical & interpersonal skills
• Build confidence in providing patient care
• Team‑work oriented staff & interdisciplinary teams
• Exposure to EMR systems & documentation of interventions & observations
• Learn about your areas of interest
• Pathway for skill development and career advancement
• Pathway to RN position post‑graduation