Nursing Apprentice I (NA1) - Acute Care - Ortho/Trauma

Denver Health • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Nursing Apprentice I performs 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 environment 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.

Requirements

• Post-high-school diploma or certificate program.
• Less than one year of work experience.
• Must have successfully completed Med/Surg 1 at the time of application and be able to provide a transcript showing the grade.
• Current BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to protect confidential patient information and maintain a secure, trusting environment.
• Ability to perform duties and demonstrate competencies effectively and appropriately for the patients or clients receiving care or services.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan 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 delegated basic patient care activities under RN supervision, including monitoring vital signs, measuring blood glucose, 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, or emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Help keep units and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Develop clinical nursing skills through observing experienced clinicians and completing supervised hands-on work.
• Document care in accordance with clinical guidelines.
• Partner with the interprofessional team to address capacity and patient flow and support healthcare consumer throughput.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to apply Lean principles to 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 perks on large brands, travel, and more.
• 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