Student Nurse Associate - Hands-On Patient Care

Norwalk Hospital Association; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Hospital Association is seeking a Nursing Float Pool staff member to assist with patient care across units. You will follow licensed staff supervision, perform POC testing, and help execute nursing orders with attention to patient safety and comfort.

The role requires a high school diploma, ability to take vital signs, and BLS/CPR certification or obtainable within 90 days. Minimum one year of nursing school experience is expected.

Qualifications

• HS Grad or equivalent.
• BLS/CPR certification required or obtained within 90 days of start date.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing school experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs point-of-care testing.
• Implements nursing orders promptly and with understanding of purpose.
• Follows policy and procedures for patient care activities and uses unit equipment safely.
• Ensures patient comfort through positioning, bathing, linens, and timely assistance.
• Maintains patient safety with alarms, side rails, and education as needed.
• Enters patient data into the electronic medical record and communicates observations to the nurse in charge.
• Demonstrates age-appropriate care and development knowledge for patients served.
• Collaborates effectively with health care team, patients, and families.

Skills

Vital signs

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Communication

Education

HS Grad/Equival ent

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Norwalk Hospital Association is seeking a Nursing Float Pool staff member to assist with patient care across units. You will follow licensed staff supervision, perform POC testing, and help execute nursing orders with attention to patient safety and comfort.

The role requires a high school diploma, ability to take vital signs, and BLS/CPR certification or obtainable within 90 days. Minimum one year of nursing school experience is expected.