Student Nursing Opportunities

Programs

• Student Nurse Associate (SNA)

  Work under the direction of the RN in providing care to patients.

  Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program
  • Complete of first semester nursing clinicals/nursing fundamentals
  • Commit to a minimum of one 8 hour shift every two weeks during the school semester

  What would I do as a SNA?

  • You would be trained to work in a variety of roles, including Patient Care Associate, Companion, and Unit Ambassador.
  • As an employee in the Resource Pool, you would be used in the role needed most for the shift you are available to work.
  • This awesome opportunity gives you exposure to many roles on the healthcare team and to many units within the hospital system.

  Tuition Assistance

  • Associates enrolled in a Nursing program while employed in a PRN nursing clinical or support role qualify for Student Nurse Tuition Assistance.
  • The total amount of the award is based on your college's offering of "free tuition."

• Student Nurse Internship (SNI)

  Work under the direction of the RN in providing care to patients while on summer break.

  Eligibility Requirements

  • Attend an approved RN school of nursing
  • Complete the Nursing Fundamentals Course
  • Commit to 36 hours/week (AM or PM)
  • Complete online employment application and onboarding requirements

  What would I do during my Student Nurse Internship?

  • During this paid internship, you would be trained to work in a variety of roles within the healthcare system.
  • This role functions exactly like the SNA but is reserved for those who can only take advantage of the opportunity during their school's summer break.
  • The orientation and program commitment are designed to correlate with your academic schedule! 

  Housing assistance provided and arranged by SRHS (Available only in summer)

   

  Learn More about SNI

• Nursing Emergency Services Technician

  The Nursing Emergency Services Technician (NEST) program at Spartanburg Medical Center’s Emergency Center is a paid mentoring program dedicated to the development of registered nurses considering a career in emergency nursing.

  Program Benefits

  • Flexible schedule to accommodate school and clinical rotations 
  • Time off for senior practicum 
  • Limited work hour requirement
  • Expectations for NEST participants:
  • Education comes before work
  • Active engagement in learning opportunities and completion of NEST orientation

  Eligibility Requirements

  • Be in good standing and enrolled in a nursing program at an accredited school
  • Have completed nursing fundamentals, including a clinical rotation
  • Contact: [email protected] 

  Tuition Assistance

  Associates enrolled in a Nursing program while employed in a PRN nursing clinical or support role qualify for Student Nurse Tuition Assistance. The total amount of the award is based on your college's offering of "free tuition". 
   

• Transitional Nurse Resident (TNR)

  New nurse graduates who are awaiting the opportunity to take the NCLEX exam can be placed in the role of a Transitional Nurse Resident. In this role, the associate is:

  • Eligible for higher pay scale
  • Eligible for NCLEX review course preparation
  • Eligible for higher skills delegation

  *Speak with your hiring manager and recruiter for more information prior to graduation!

  How does SRHS support new RN Graduates?

  Our Nurse Residency Program at SRHS is designed to transition new graduates from student to competent, professional nurses with the tools and skills needed to provide safe, quality care. The program provides support and education from experienced mentors in the field and enables participants to grow their knowledge, confidence, leadership and critical-thinking skills.

  Benefits to the Transition to Practice Nurse Residency:

  • Cohorts start year-round with no wait time for entry to practice
  • New graduate is hired directly by a Nurse Leader to any unit with New Grad RN job posting
  • Residency is included as a support system for all new graduate hires
  • Population-specific skills and disease-related education is provided for sub-groups in the cohort
  • Information is tailored to the patient population you will work with daily (see pathways in link below)
  • NCLEX prep course available to hired associates awaiting NCLEX test date
  • Remediation support for hired graduates with unsuccessful attempt on NCLEX exam
  • Pay rate for residency learning does not decrease from bedside pay rate
     

  Learn More about TNR

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  We have immediate opportunities for CNAs throughout the healthcare system.

  Not a CNA, yet? Begin training for your career in our 8-week CNA course.

   

  Learn More about CNA

• Senior Practicum Experiences

  During your senior year in nursing school, Spartanburg Regional offers you a chance to immerse yourself in a nursing role before you graduate. You’ll learn how to manage life as a nurse and get a feel for what it’s like on the job. By the time you graduate, you’ll have valuable experience that translates into the job you want.