Nursing Apprentice 1 (NA1) - Acute Care - Med/Surg/Tele

Denver Health • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Apprentice I provides basic patient care activities under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The role gives nursing students an opportunity to develop clinical skills in a hospital setting while enrolled in an ADN or BSN program. The apprentice follows American Nurses Association standards of professional nursing and performance and the ANA Code of Ethics, and applies the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice.

The position is in Denver Health’s 6A Medical/Surgical unit, a fast-paced unit caring for high-acuity patients across medical, surgical, OB/GYN, cardiac, neurology, rehabilitation, and observation services. The unit is described as an environment for developing clinical skills, critical thinking, problem solving, and career advancement.

Requirements

• Post-high-school diploma or certificate program.
• Must have successfully completed Med/Surg 1 at the time of application and be able to provide a transcript with the grade.
• BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision within the job’s scope.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of patient information.
• Ability to perform duties and competencies effectively and appropriately for the patients receiving care or services.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span and ability to assess patient-status data and interpret relevant cultural information.
• Ability to complete and maintain clinical competency standards.
• Familiarity with EHR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Help keep units and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Develop clinical nursing skills through observation of experts and supervised hands-on experience.
• Complete documentation in accordance with clinical guidelines.
• Partner with the interprofessional team to support healthcare consumer throughput by proactively solving capacity and patient-flow problems.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to incorporate Lean principles into quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Social Security replacement retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution.
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
• Community resource navigation support.
• Childcare discount programs and discounts or perks on brands and travel.
• Education and development opportunities, including career pathways and coaching.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development.
• Loan forgiveness eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree