Nursing Apprentice I (NA1) - Acute Care - Ortho/Trauma
About The Position
Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Nursing Apprentice I for Acute Care in Ortho/Trauma, Department 3B Med/Surg. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the Nursing Apprentice performs basic patient care activities. The role gives nursing students an opportunity to develop clinical skills in a hospital environment while enrolled in an ADN or BSN program. The Nursing Apprentice follows American Nurses Association standards of professional nursing and performance and the ANA Code of Ethics (2015), and applies the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. The position is PRN/intermittent and pays $26.00 per hour. Safety-sensitive applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer.
Requirements
- Post-high-school diploma or certificate program.
- Less than one year of required work experience.
- Must have successfully completed Med/Surg 1 by 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 and decisive judgment, with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient information and create a secure, trusting environment.
- Ability to perform duties, responsibilities, and competencies effectively and appropriately for the patients served.
- 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.
- Must be enrolled in an ADN or BSN program.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic patient care activities delegated and supervised by an RN, 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 observation of experienced staff and supervised hands-on experience.
- Complete documentation in accordance with clinical guidelines.
- Partner with the interprofessional team to support healthcare consumer throughput by proactively addressing 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.
- Discounts and exclusive perks on major brands, travel, and more.
- Education and development opportunities, including career pathways and coaching.
- Tuition assistance.
- Professional development.
- Career advancement pathways.
- Loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions.
- Nationally recognized well-being programs.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
