About the role#
This student float pool position offers an opportunity to gain clinical experience within a hospital setting while you complete your degree. You will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse to support patient care delivery and help patients progress toward discharge. This role is designed for students who need flexibility, allowing you to work during college breaks or while classes are in session.
What you'll do#
- Collect patient data including vital signs, height, weight, and intake and output measurements.
- Perform technical procedures such as lab collection and point of care testing like whole blood glucose.
- Provide personal care including bathing, oral care, skin care, grooming, and dressing.
- Assist patients with eating, hydration, toileting, and mobilization.
- Turn, position, and ambulate patients using safe handling techniques.
- Report abnormal findings to the nursing team and document all care in patient records.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment and provide 1:1 observation for patients as needed.
- Collaborate with staff to manage unit supplies and participate in the nursing report process.
- Follow infection control protocols and support patient rights in care decision making.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program.
- Availability to work 24 or 36 hours either during school breaks or throughout the academic year.
- Strong communication skills to interact with patients, families, and staff members.
- A commitment to punctuality and high ethical standards.
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, lifting, and reaching throughout your shift.
Location & details#
- Location: Albany, New York.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, per diem.
- Term: Rolling.
About Albany Medical Center
Albany Medical Center operates as an academic medical center in northeastern New York. The 766-bed facility provides medical services including trauma care, pediatric emergency support, and organ transplantation. It functions as a nonprofit organization and maintains an affiliation with Albany Medical College. The system employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people and serves as a major private employer in the Capital Region.
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