Nursing Apprentice 1 (NA1) – Acute Care – Surgical Trauma Un

We are recruiting for a motivated Nursing Apprentice 1 (NA1) – Acute Care
– Surgical Trauma Unit to join our team!

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Department4B Med/Surg

Surgical Trauma Telemetry Unit (4B) is a fast-paced surgical/trauma
telemetry unit specializing in trauma, bariatrics, gender confirming
care, general thoracic surgeries. This surgical/trauma unit also takes
care of overflow general medicine patients. Patients are considered medically
challenging with most having underlying disease processes. This 30-bed, high
acuity care unit requires an exceptional level of critical thinking. The
nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5 and CNAs have a patient ratio of 1:10.

Job Summary

The Nursing Apprentice, under the direct supervision of an RN, performs
basic patient care activities. The Nursing Apprentice role allows nursing
students an opportunity to enhance clinical skills in a hospital environment
while still enrolled in an ADN or BSN program. The Nursing Apprentice I
adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional
nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics (2015) to provide
care to all patients. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily
practice. “Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder /
Director, Watson Caring Science Institute”.

Essential Functions:

Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN,
including but not limited to, monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose
measurements, and recording intake and output. (30%)
Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily
living, including but not limited to, bathing, grooming and eating. (10%)
Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional
conditions to nursing staff. (10%)
Assists with keeping unit(s) and patient rooms stocked, clean, and
orderly. (10%)
Develop specific clinical nurse skills through observation of experts and
supervised, hands-on experience. (10%)
Documentation that complies with clinical guidelines. (10%)
Partners with interprofessional team on healthcare consumer throughput by
proactively solving problems related to capacity and healthcare consumer flow.
(10%)
Collaborates with interprofessional teams to incorporate Lean principles for
quality improvement initiatives. (10%)
Education:

Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Required
Work Experience:

less than 1 year Must have successfully completed Med/Surg 1 at time of
application with the ability to provide transcript with grade. Required
Licenses:

BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) – AHA – American Heart Association Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment
and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a
fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Ability to ensure confidentiality of patient information by creating and
maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information
learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job
responsibilities or to improve a patients care.
Ability to ensure all duties, responsibilities and competencies are
conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients
to who care/service is being provided.
Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and
development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to
assess data reflecting the patients status and interpreting appropriate
cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is being
delivered/provided.
Ability to complete and maintain clinical competency stand rds.
Familiarity with EHR Documentation

ShiftVaries (United States of America)

Work TypePRN/Intermittent

Salary$18.70 – $25.34 / hr

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate
retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel,
and more