Student Nurse Associate in Poughkeepsie NY United States
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Student Nurse Associate
Location Poughkeepsie NY United States
Salary Range - 23.16
Work Type Per Diem
Standard Hours 0 FTE
Non-Exempt
Work Schedule Day 8
Work Shift 0700-1530 per diem
Student Nurse
Date Posted Mar 16 2026
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Description Summary
Provides assistance with patient care activities and other unit tasks under the general supervision of licensed professional staff and as directed by the manager. Takes responsibility for own work and actions works in timely manner respectful of patients and co-workers.
Responsibilities
Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills such as point of care POC testing.
Implements nursing orders promptly and adequately with an understanding of the purpose of each.
Follows policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities including unit specific equipment and standards.
Provides patient comfort by positioning extra bathing straightening linens putting personal articles within reach with courtesy and responsiveness.
Provides for patient safety through preventative measures i.e. side rails restraints bedchair exit alarm and through patient education.
Enters all data into the computer system as applicable.
Communicates all patient and visitor information and observations to the appropriate person.
Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
Always reports andor records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patient reports all unusual conditions or reactions to the nurse in charge.
Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Responds to priorities promptly exercise good judgement in setting priorities for activities.
Uses effective working relationships with all health care team members patients and significant others.
Maintains a safe and orderly work environment and a clean well stocked work area. Assists with maintaining unit equipment.
Maintains patient safety for patients requiring one to one patient care observation at the discretion of the RN.
Follows hospital standards of service excellence.
May perform the following tasks at the discretion of a RN upon the completion of validated competency - Bladder scan - Remove indwelling urinary catheter - Simple wound care - Documentation of an Adult Admission History - Provide patient education materials
Assists with patient-focused education using the Teach Back Method.
Enhances the patient experience through attention to patient and family needs.
Participates in the patient admission transfer and discharge process.
Fulfills all hospital standards of service excellence and all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information
Required High School graduate. Ability to take vital signs. Interpersonal skills team player.
BLSCPR required or must be obtained within 90 days of start date.
Completion of two years of nursing school in an accredited nursing program including completion of the States required number of clinical hours.
Working Conditions
Manual Some manual skillsmotor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational Some occupational risk
Physical Effort Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Company Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit 1224
Department C5-Nephrology
Exempt No
Salary Range 23.16
Additional Salary Detail
The salary range andor hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team members base salary andor rate several factors may be considered as applicable e.g. location specialty service line years of relevant experience education credentials negotiated contracts budget and internal equity.
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