Student Nurse Associate- Spring 2027

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System•Spartanburg, SC

About The Position

This application is for the Spring 2027 Student Nurse Associate (SNA) cohort. The employer is not currently interviewing for this position but will review applications and reach out when the hiring process begins. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the SNA provides focused, non-licensed clinical care to patients throughout the age continuum, along with environmental assistance to support quality service and patient outcomes. The position also performs patient-related and unit clerical activities, computerized order entry procedures, and other applicable unit activities. The SNA documents and communicates patient progress, needs, and problems to team members in a timely manner, and supports the mission and goals of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Entry in a nursing school program.
Completion of the first semester of nursing clinicals.
BLS certification.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living safely, promptly, and courteously, including personal hygiene and care that respects privacy, dignity, and individual needs.
Provide bathing, shower, bed, incontinent, mouth, nail, denture, hair, and other personal care; make beds and offer back rubs.
Keep call lights within reach, ensure side rails are up and beds are low, and anticipate patient needs.
Prepare patients for meals; deliver and collect meal trays, assist with feedings, and provide fresh water and nourishments.
Perform and accurately record vital signs, height, weight, and intake and output within established time frames or as requested.
Communicate and document patient status changes and the actual or potential needs of patients, families, and visitors to the registered nurse in a timely and effective manner.
Provide care appropriate to patients' age-specific needs by demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles.
Respond appropriately to Code Alerts and facility alerts.
Identify opportunities for improvement, work on self-identified weaknesses, and remain committed to unit, department, and division goals.
Attend continuing education classes offered by Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.
Report risk-management concerns to the appropriate person and adhere to the proper chain of command.
Perform hourly rounds and bedside shift reports.
Put supplies away; keep refrigerators clean and organized and ensure contents are within their use-by dates; and tidy and organize clean and dirty utility rooms.
Apply, remove, and record non-sterile heat and cold therapy as directed.
Assist with patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and placement.
Empty drainage devices, including Foley bags, ostomy bags, and oral or NG suction catheters; record findings and advise the nurse.
Collect and record routine non-sterile specimens as directed, including urine, feces, and sputum.
Perform and record peri and Foley catheter care as directed.
Perform turning, positioning, coughing, and deep-breathing assistance as directed.
With proven competency, perform other functions for particular specialty areas, such as enemas, placement of monitoring leads, and documentation.
Perform other duties and unit activities as assigned.