Apprentice Nurse Student, Watkins 1

Heywood Hospital • Gardner, MA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Apprentice Nurse Student position provides nursing students with experience in a fast-paced, acute care nursing environment. Students must be actively enrolled in an RN nursing program accredited through ACEN or CCNE. The role rotates among the medical, surgical, and cardiac adult inpatient floors at Heywood Hospital and functions in a supportive role to a Registered Nurse, collaborating with the health care team in managing patient care.

The student provides direct patient care, including hygiene, skin care, mobility, and assistance with elimination needs; obtains and records vital signs; collects laboratory specimens; documents intake and output; communicates with patients and staff; promotes patient safety; and works as a team member. The position offers professional development, support, encouragement to enhance confidence and skills, and exposure to a range of diagnoses.

This is a per-diem position with variable hours Sunday through Saturday. Shifts are 8 or 12 hours and may be days, evenings, or nights based on hospital needs. A minimum of 24 hours per week is required, including a weekend requirement during summer and winter breaks. During school breaks, the student works open shifts for 24 to 32 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Currently actively enrolled and participating in an accredited Registered Nurse nursing program.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Successfully completed one clinical rotation, including Fundamentals, or have six months of applicable direct patient care experience.
• Current resume required with online application.
• Ability to work a minimum of 24 hours per week in 8-hour or 12-hour shifts, with a weekend requirement during summer and winter breaks.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care according to standards of care and practice, protocols, and established policies and procedures under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Collect basic health data as directed by a licensed nurse.
• Assist patients with activities of daily care, including personal hygiene, toileting, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Prioritize patient care appropriately, seek assistance when needed, and recognize the need for emergency intervention.
• Respect each patient as an individual and provide care that supports dignity and positive self-regard.
• Document pertinent patient information thoroughly, accurately, and on time according to established standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by identifying and/or removing safety hazards.
• Provide timely, thorough information about assigned patients to the supervising licensed nurse and other health care team members.
• Participate in learning for colleagues and self by attending educational programs and in-services and assisting with new staff orientation.
• Identify risks to patient safety and opportunities to reduce medical or health care errors, including reporting errors and incidents appropriately.
• Obtain assigned patients’ heights and weights according to the care plan.
• Assist patients with ambulation, turning in bed, and transfers using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Provide incontinent care to patients.
• Measure and document patient fluid intake, output, and vital signs according to the care plan.
• Assist with obtaining late trays as needed.
• Maintain infection control precautions according to the Infection Control Policy.
• Perform bedside shift report with the oncoming CNA or NA each shift.
• Maintain patient room whiteboards each shift.
• Maintain unit logs daily or weekly as indicated, including blanket warmer and eye wash station logs.
• Perform glucometer quality-control checks every night, including checking dates on strips and solutions.
• Provide direct patient care, obtain and record vital signs, collect laboratory specimens, document intake and output, communicate effectively, promote patient safety, and function as a team member.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Great benefits.
• Generous earned time off.
• Professional development, support, and encouragement to enhance confidence and skills.
• Exposure to a range of diagnoses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED