ICC Apprentice - Registered Nurse (RN)

Heartland Community Health Clinic•Peoria, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The ICC Apprentice - Registered Nurse (RN) is a patient care support partner who works under the guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN) Preceptor. This role involves performing delegated tasks, providing direct and indirect patient care, and adhering to basic care and comfort standards. The apprentice will gain knowledge of patient population needs in the assigned area, practice medical asepsis, respect patient dignity and privacy, and acknowledge cultural differences. They are expected to follow policies and procedures, respond to emergencies, and utilize accurate verbal and written communication, including documentation in the electronic health record. In addition to clinical duties, the apprentice will assist with coordination of activities in an ambulatory clinic, including computer data entry and other clerical tasks, all in alignment with Heartland Health Services’ mission and relevant regulations. The program includes attending scheduled didactic courses, skills laboratory exercises, and professional development sessions at Illinois Central College. Successful completion requires passing all coursework, obtaining an Associate Degree in Nursing from Illinois Central College, and passing the NCLEX certification examination, with the goal of transitioning into a Registered Nurse role post-apprenticeship.

Requirements

Must be accepted and enrolled in the Illinois Central College accredited Nursing Program where an Associate Degree in Nursing will be awarded.
Remain in good standing in the nursing program.
During the program, apprentices will spend no less than 4 hours each week in a clinical setting with a registered nurse preceptor participating in the care provided to patients including assessments, documentation, care plan development, communication with interdisciplinary team members, patient education, participation in procedures, and development of other nursing skills.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of the patient population served.
Time management and organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, families and teams.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience.

Responsibilities

Perform work as delegated by the RN Preceptor.
Provide direct care to patients and assist with non-direct patient care.
Perform basic care and comfort standards.
Demonstrate knowledge of the patient population needs in the assigned work area.
Practice medical asepsis, respect the dignity and privacy of every patient and family, and respect cultural differences during patient care.
Know and adhere to all basic policies and procedures and respond appropriately during emergency situations.
Use accurate verbal and written communication and document patient care appropriately in the electronic health record.
Receive specific verbal and written work assignments from the RN Preceptor and work efficiently to complete work within the scheduled time.
Perform a variety of duties related to coordination of activity in the ambulatory clinic, including computer data entry and other clerical duties.
Attend scheduled didactic courses, skills laboratory exercises, and professional development sessions at Illinois Central College.
Pass all didactic, skills lab, and clinical coursework with the Illinois Central College grading standard or better.
Complete the Associate Degree RN program at Illinois Central College.
Take the NCLEX certification examination at the conclusion of the apprenticeship program.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patient’s conditions.
Record patient’s medical information and vital signs.
Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
Administer non-intravenous medications (under the supervision of nurse preceptor).
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Perform administrative or managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a staff, budget, planning, or long-range goals.
Direct or coordinate infection control programs, advising or consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions.
Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition.
Direct or coordinate infection control programs, advising or consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition.
Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs.
Work with individuals, groups, or families to plan or implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities.
Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs.
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions.
Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
Conduct specified laboratory tests.
Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individual’s home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.
Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
Provide or arrange for training or instruction of auxiliary personnel or students.
Refer students or patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance.
Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues or concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing.
Engage in research activities related to nursing.