Apprentice Nurse- Medical Surgical
About The Position
Apprentice Nurse Program- Medical Surgical Baystate Health—western Massachusetts’s premier healthcare provider and home to Baystate Franklin Medical Center, is hiring for the Apprentice Nurse Program (ANP)! This student nurse will be hired into the Medical Surgical/Telemetry Department. Location: Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield, MA Parking On-Site! PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This position provides an opportunity for students who would like to gain experience in a fast-paced, acute care nursing environment. This position is offered to nursing students actively enrolled in a RN nursing program accredited through the ACEN or CCNE. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: The Apprentice Nurse will function in a supportive role to a Registered Nurse and work collaboratively with the health care team in the management of patient care. This position allows the student to gain experience in providing care to a diverse patient population and to develop strong communication and organizational skills. The Apprentice Nurse will perform direct patient care (hygiene, skin care, mobility and assistance with elimination needs), obtain and record vital signs, collect laboratory specimens, document intake/output, communicate effectively with patients/staff, promote patient safety and function as a team member within the health system. Professional development, support and encouragement to enhance confidence and skills Exposure to a range of diagnoses
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent required
- Currently actively enrolled and participating in an accredited Registered Nurse nursing program
- Current American Heart Association BLS for the Health Care provider CPR Certification required
- Successfully completed 1 clinical rotation (including Fundamentals) or has 6 months of applicable direct patient care experience
- Current resume – required with online application
- GED or HiSET
Responsibilities
- The Apprentice Nurse will function in a supportive role to a Registered Nurse
- Work collaboratively with the health care team in the management of patient care
- Providing care to a diverse patient population
- Perform direct patient care (hygiene, skin care, mobility and assistance with elimination needs)
- Obtain and record vital signs
- Collect laboratory specimens
- Document intake/output
- Communicate effectively with patients/staff
- Promote patient safety
- Function as a team member within the health system
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
