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General Summary of Position
This position is for current nursing students who have completed Fundamentals of Nursing. To be considered, you must have an active CNA license.
Job Summary:
Our Student Nurse Assistant (SNA) position will afford you the opportunity to apply what you have learned in your nursing program. The role of the SNA will provide direct hands-on tech-based experience as you assume responsibility for the care of a group of patients under the supervision of an experienced registered nurse (RN). Your skills will shine through as you assist with daily tasks from organizing care for our patients to preparing patients for transfers and discharge.
Having an opportunity to work from the Float Pool will diversify and solidify your clinical skills as you prepare for the next step in your career path as a Student Nurse Extern during your senior year of nursing school.
Start date: July 8th, 2024
Required Commitment: One week of new hire orientation (Monday-Friday) between the hours of 8am and 4pm is required.
· To successfully acclimate into the role and build the confidence to function independently, you should plan on working at least two 12-hour shifts per week for a period of three to four weeks after new hire orientation to complete unit-based orientation and competencies. *The more hours you can work, the better your experience will be.
· Unit-based orientation will be scheduled in coordination with your leader and can be flexible for your needs.
· Once orientation has been completed, this position will require a minimum of 24 hours over the course of a six-week schedule.
Hours: 12-hour shifts / Flexible scheduling to fit your school schedule
Pay: $18.77 per hour
Education/Training: Active enrollment as a nursing student in an accredited nursing (RN or LPN) program; Successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing (or the equivalent) in an accredited nursing program; Official transcripts will be required at time of hire and at the end of each semester to validate active enrollment.
License/Certification: CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification by the Maryland Board of Nursing is required; BLS (CPR for Healthcare Providers) certification.
Experience: No clinical experience outside of nursing school is required.
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MedStar Health has an unwavering commitment to advance the practice of nursing and develop our future nursing professionals. As a nursing student considering where to begin your career, MedStar has it all – opportunities to jump start your career while in school, plus a New-to-Practice Residency program to start your nursing career off strong.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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