About the role#
As a Student Nurse Assistant (SNA) on the P5 Peds General Med/Surg unit, you will work closely with nursing staff to provide care for acutely ill patients. This is a year-round position that offers the opportunity to gain clinical experience in a hospital setting while balancing your academic schedule.
What you'll do#
- Provide direct physical care to patients in situations where thorough knowledge of technique and demonstration of competency are required.
- Work under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse when caring for patients.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Nursing program (Associate or Bachelor of Science).
- Successful completion of the program’s hands-on entry-level clinical course.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Previous health care experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Madison, Wisconsin.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: This role requires a minimum of one 8-12 hour shift per week, with the option to pick up additional hours. The position is 20% FTE (16 hours per pay period) and generally involves working every other weekend. Shifts may include days, evenings, or nights, and may involve holiday work based on department needs.
- Compensation: $18 per hour, plus additional differentials for weekend, evening, and night shifts.
About UW Health
UW Health is an integrated academic health system based in Madison, Wisconsin. It operates six main hospitals along with more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. The organization employs more than 25,500 people and serves over 832,000 patients annually. Many of its 1,800 physicians hold faculty positions at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
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