About the role#
The Student Clinical Assistant program offers nursing students the chance to gain clinical experience at an academic medical center and Level-One trauma center. You will work across various inpatient settings, including Cardiovascular, Critical Care, Hematology/Oncology, Medicine, Neurosciences, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Labor and Delivery, and Surgery units.
What you'll do#
As an SCA I, you will handle basic patient care, including patient watch, transport, stocking units, and answering call lights.
As an SCA II, you will provide direct patient care, such as bathing, positioning, and ambulating. You will also perform phlebotomy tasks and EKGs.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited RN program.
- Current CPR certification.
- For SCA I: Enrollment in an associates or bachelors nursing program with no prior clinical patient care experience.
- For SCA II: At least 3 months of previous patient care experience or 2 completed clinical rotations in your nursing program.
Location & details#
- Location: Syracuse, New York.
- Schedule: Rotating day and evening shifts on an as-needed basis.
- Hours: 29 hours per week.
- Pay: SCA I is $14.50 per hour and SCA II is $16.00 per hour.
About Upstate Medical University
Upstate Medical University operates as an academic medical center in Syracuse, New York. The organization manages multiple facilities including Upstate University Hospital and the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. It focuses on medical education, biomedical research, and patient care. As the largest employer in the region, the institution maintains a staff of over 13,000 people.
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