Nurse Apprentice Full Time Nursing Students
About The Position
Vibra Hospital of Southeastern Massachusetts is seeking Nurse Apprentices to assist licensed nursing personnel in providing patient care. The role includes providing and documenting activities of daily living, including personal hygiene and grooming, and maintaining a clean, healthy, and safe environment. The Nurse Apprentice uses basic infection-control procedures and basic nutrition and fluid-intake skills, and recognizes and responds to emergency situations. Vibra Hospital of Southeastern Massachusetts is a 90-bed critical care hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts. It provides acute care to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries, including patients with medically complex conditions such as trauma, infectious diseases, wound healing, cardiovascular disease, stroke, amputation, and ventilator weaning. The hospital describes its work environment as fast-paced and friendly, with opportunities to get to know patients and their families.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current, valid, and active certification to practice as a Nurse Apprentice, Nurse Technician, or Certified Nursing Assistant, as applicable in the state of employment; or active enrollment in a nursing program or recent graduation from such a program, with authorization to practice as a Nurse, Nurse Apprentice, or Nurse Technician in the state of employment.
- Must be an active nursing student enrolled in a nursing program.
- Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor.
- Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Nice To Haves
- Acute care or LTAC experience.
- Ability to project a professional image.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed nursing personnel in the provision of patient care.
- Provide and document activities of daily living, including personal hygiene and grooming.
- Provide a clean, healthy, and safe environment.
- Use basic infection-control procedures and basic nutrition and fluid-intake skills.
- Recognize emergency situations and respond.
Benefits
- Medical PPO plans with high- and low-deductible options, HSA options, and HMO options in some markets.
- Free prescription plans.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Employee Assistance Plan.
- Flexible spending plans.
- 401(k) matching.
- Additional critical illness, accident, and hospital plans.
- Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, clothing, and other products.
- Pet insurance.
- Group legal assistance for personal legal matters.
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
- Work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
