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 units including surgery, pediatrics, critical care, and oncology. This position requires a commitment of 29 hours per week on a rotating basis, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
What you'll do#
- Provide basic patient care and support unit operations.
- Perform patient watch and transport patients as needed.
- Stock the unit and answer call lights.
- Assist with direct patient care tasks such as bathing, positioning, and ambulating.
- Complete phlebotomy tasks and perform EKGs.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited RN program.
- Current CPR certification.
- For SCA I roles, no prior clinical experience is required.
- For SCA II roles, you must have at least 3 months of previous patient care experience or have completed 2 clinical rotations.
Location & details#
- The role is based in Syracuse, New York.
- This is an on-site, per-diem position.
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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