Apprentice Nurse Student, Watkins 1

Heywood Hospital • Gardner, MA

1d • $19 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Apprentice Nurse Student supports a Registered Nurse and works collaboratively with the health care team in managing patient care. This role is for students actively enrolled in an accredited RN nursing program and offers experience in a fast-paced acute care nursing environment, exposure to a range of diagnoses, and opportunities to develop communication and organizational skills. The position rotates among medical, surgical, and cardiac adult inpatient floors at Heywood Hospital.

The student provides direct patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse, including hygiene, skin care, mobility, assistance with elimination needs, vital signs, specimen collection, and intake/output documentation. The role also includes supporting patient safety, communicating with patients and staff, and functioning as a team member. Professional development, support, and encouragement are provided to help enhance confidence and skills.

This is a per-diem position. Hours vary Sunday through Saturday, with shifts of 8 or 12 hours across days, evenings, and nights based on hospital needs. A minimum of 24 hours per week is required during summer and winter breaks, along with a weekend requirement; during school breaks, the student would work open shifts for 24 to 32 hours per week. Compensation is $18.50–$28.28 per hour.

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.
• Submit a current resume with the online application.
• Behavioral attributes required: achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence, customer-service orientation, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analytical thinking, and information seeking.
• Work a minimum of 24 hours per week during summer and winter breaks, including a weekend requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under a licensed nurse’s direction, following standards of care and practice, protocols, and established policies and procedures.
• 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 fosters dignity and positive self-regard.
• Document pertinent patient information thoroughly, accurately, and promptly according to established standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and identify or remove 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, attend educational programs and in-services, and assist with orientation of new staff.
• 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 care plans.
• Assist patients with ambulation, turning, and transfers using appropriate techniques and equipment, including gait belts and transfer mattresses.
• Provide incontinent care to patients.
• Measure and document fluid intake, output, and vital signs according to care plans.
• Assist with obtaining late trays as needed.
• Maintain infection-control precautions according to policy.
• Perform bedside shift reports with the oncoming CNA or NA each shift.
• Maintain patient-room whiteboards each shift.
• Maintain unit logs daily or weekly as indicated, such as blanket-warmer and eyewash-station logs.
• Perform glucometer quality-control checks every night, including checking dates on strips and solutions.
• Perform direct patient care, including hygiene, skin care, mobility, and assistance with elimination needs.
• Obtain and record vital signs, collect laboratory specimens, and document intake and output.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff, promote patient safety, and function as a team member within the health system.

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: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED