Student Nursing Assistant
Core
Student Nursing Assistant providing direct clinical and support services to patients under RN supervision, including hygiene, vitals, basic procedures, and patient comfort.
Role type
Student Nursing Assistant (CNA/Nursing Student)
Builds
Direct patient care and support services
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient hygiene, vital signs collection, basic patient testing (EKG, phlebotomy), specimen collection, patient positioning, medical documentation, emergency response, equipment setup
Preferred skills
multilingual skills, cast/splint care, ostomy care, arterial line setup
Technologies
EKG machines, phlebotomy kits, hydraulic lifts, bed scales, external monitors, chest tube sets, PD cyclers
Responsibilities
Collect and record patient data (vital signs, intake/output), assist with basic patient hygiene and skin care, respond to patient call lights, assist nurse during treatments, transport specimens, apply safety devices for ambulation, perform basic patient testing, maintain unit cleanliness and equipment.
Seniority
Student, entry-level clinical support