STUDENT NURSE ASSOCIATE

Covenant Health • Knoxville, TN

88d

About The Position

The Student Nurse Associate position in the Step-down Unit at Parkwest is a PRN/OCC role with variable hours and shifts. Parkwest, part of Covenant Health, is a leading medical facility in West Knoxville, recognized for its exceptional cardiac services and overall patient care. The Step-down Unit caters to patients requiring increased monitoring due to higher acuity conditions, providing a supportive environment with a focus on teamwork and patient-centered care. The unit employs a modified six-week self-scheduling model with an every other weekend requirement, making it an ideal place for those seeking a dynamic and engaging work atmosphere.

Requirements

• Student in an accredited nursing education program.
• Must have junior or senior year status.
• Must have successfully completed the fundamental clinical skills portion of the program or complete it within the same semester of hiring.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills according to age-specific needs.
• Takes and records vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rates, blood pressure, weight, height, and intake-output measurements.
• Employs established infection control policies and safety measures.
• Completes designated patient care activities and ensures patient comfort and privacy.
• Identifies and assists patients needing help with nutrition and hydration.
• Manages and records intake and output from drains, canisters, urine bags, bedpans, and emesis basins.
• Maintains a clean and orderly patient and work environment.
• Revises and updates the plan of care in collaboration with RN.
• Assists RN in obtaining thorough nursing histories on assigned patients.
• Demonstrates effective therapeutic communication skills.
• Documents and maintains patient records accurately.
• Performs basic dressing changes and understands sterile technique fundamentals.
• Evaluates nursing care actions and patient responses, documenting each shift.
• Observes and responds to changes in patient conditions, reporting significant changes to RN.
• Documents treatments and diagnostic tests with results and responses.
• Observes post-treatment/operative patients and initiates appropriate nursing actions.
• Obtains RN signature for review and co-signature of all entries.
• Completes assigned tasks with minimal supervision, seeking guidance when necessary.
• Communicates suggestions and complaints through appropriate channels.
• Demonstrates ability to perform effectively under stress.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards, completing required education assignments.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees