**Description**



The Student Nursing Assistant is a student currently enrolled in an accredited nursing school program. Functions under the direct supervision of Clinical Supervisor, bedside Registered Nurse or Designee and within the scope of practice that the clinical supervisor or designee has determined is appropriate based upon the skills of the Student Nursing Assistant. While enrolled in the accredited nursing school program the student assisting nurse is responsible for performing a variety of tasks to ensure that the assigned patient(s) remains safe. This may include close, continuous observation to maintain patient safety, vital signs, assist with daily activities, comfort, and a safe patient care environment. Basic patient care tasks may be delegated by the Registered Nurse, Nurse Manger and or Delegate. The student assisting nurse will document all patient observation and care activities. Also performs non-direct patient care duties as assigned.

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