Student Nurse Assistant

Crouse Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Crouse Health in Syracuse, NY is seeking nursing students for the Nursing Student Resource Pool per diem as Student Nurse Assistants (SNA). This role supports patient care across units including General Med/Surg, Cardiac/Tele, Oncology, and ICU, with rotating shifts and a minimum 32 hours per month.

Enrollment in an accredited nursing degree program is required; candidates may have completed fundamentals and a hospital clinical experience or hold a CNA/LPN/EMT/MA certification.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited nursing degree program required.
• Completed fundamentals of nursing coursework and at least one hospital-based clinical experience OR prior certification as a CNA, LPN, Paramedic, EMT, Medical Assistant, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily care activities including bathing, dressing, feeding, ambulating, and personal hygiene.
• Obtains and records vital signs and intake/output, reporting abnormal values.
• Supports and contributes to the patient’s plan of care and goals.
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with the healthcare team.

Job description

Nursing Student Resource Pool-720

Syracuse, NY

Clinical

Per Diem, Day/Evenings/Nights, N/A

Req # 32758

Posted 08/12/2026

Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We've combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs.

Crouse's Student Nurse Resource Pool is hiring per diem Student Nurse Assistants (SNAs) to help us meet our mission to provide the best in patient care. This is an opportunity for nursing students to develop their clinical abilities and expertise, gain exposure to the professional healthcare environment, and improve their communication, time management, and prioritization skills.

Student Nurse Assistants work in a variety of patient care areas including: General Med/Surg, Cardiac/Tele, Oncology, Post-Op, Neuroscience, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Recovery Care Center, Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, and Antepartum/Post-partum.

Pay Range: $23.73 per hour, plus applicable evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Available Schedule: Per Diem, rotating shifts - requires 32 total hours per month including at least one 4-hour evening shift and 4-hour night shift

Student Nurse Assistant (SNA) Position Responsibilities

• Assists the patient with daily care activities including but not limited to: bathing, dressing, feeding, ambulating, and personal hygiene
• Obtains and records accurate vital signs and intake/output, promptly reporting any abnormal values
• Supports and actively contributes to the achievement of the patient's goals associated with the plan of care
• Functions as a 1:1 patient watch, maintaining a safe, healing environment and assisting with personal care as needed
• Maintains cooperative and productive working relationships with all members of the healthcare team

Student Nurse Assistant (SNA) Position Requirements

• Enrollment in an accredited nursing degree program required
• Completed fundamentals of nursing coursework and at least one hospital-based clinical experience OR have prior certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Assistant, or equivalent
• Proficiency in obtaining and recording vital signs and reporting abnormal values
• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire or within two (2) weeks after hire date