Nurse Apprentice Med Surg

Intermountain Health

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Apprentice works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) in the clinical setting and participates appropriately in the patient care delivery process. The Nurse Apprentice is expected to work at least 12 hours per week during their last semester, as allowed under the State of Utah guidelines for a Nurse Apprentice. Must be an RN nursing student who is currently in, or nearing, the final semester of an RN program. While serving in the NA role, the candidate will have the opportunity to work across all departments in the hospital.

Requirements

• Licensed and registered as a Nurse Apprentice with the state of Utah
• Enrolled in an accredited nursing school program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers
• Patient Care
• Vital Signs
• Nursing Process
• Nursing
• Supervision
• Nursing Interventions
• Care Planning
• Intravenous Therapies
• Medication Administration
• Medication Preparation

Responsibilities

• Routinely observes, discusses, and demonstrates understanding of the steps in the nursing process and how the patient plan of care is developed, implemented, and revised to meet the needs of the patient (under direct supervision of an RN).
• Collects patient data (e.g., vital signs) and reports significant changes in patient condition to the supervising RN. Completes accurate documentation, which is verified by the supervising RN.
• Reports patient responses to treatments and collaborates with the RN regarding changes requiring modification of nursing interventions to meet patient needs.
• May also assist an RN with the following (1:1 supervision required): Arterial line (ART) line blood draws, Blood transfusion, IV therapy, Oral medication administration, Initiating tube feedings.

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree