Nurse Apprentice Neuro Surgical Trauma (Days)

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise is hiring a part-time Nurse Apprentice for its Neuro Surgical Trauma Unit. The unit has 18 critical care beds and 17 step-down beds and cares for postoperative patients, as well as patients with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, seizures, strokes, and other neurological disorders. The role supports unit clinical staff with clerical, receptionist, and patient-service coordination tasks. It also provides nursing care and related non-professional services to meet patients’ personal needs and comfort, performing duties comparable to those of a Certified Nursing Assistant or Unlicensed Assistive Personnel under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. The schedule is a 12-hour day shift, from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The apprentice must be available for a flexible schedule, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Requirements

Maintain a current Nurse Apprentice application on file with the Idaho State Board.
Hold Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network at hire, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to competently care for assigned age groups: neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric, as applicable.
Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

Six months of patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clerical, receptionist, and patient-service coordination support to clinical staff at the unit level.
Perform nursing care services and related non-professional services to meet patients’ personal needs and comfort.
Carry out CNA or UAP duties under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.