NURSING STUDENT/APPRENTICE, ICU Per Diem Nights
About The Position
Sierra Medical Center, part of Northern Nevada Health System, is a 170-bed acute care hospital serving the greater Truckee Meadows. The Nursing Student/Apprentice provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting under the direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor. The role communicates with the RN preceptor about changes in a patient’s clinical condition, including diagnostic study results and symptoms, and participates in departmental performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. The position involves assessing and reassessing patients across pediatric, geriatric, and general patient populations; evaluating pain and using appropriate pain management techniques; reporting pain assessments to the RN preceptor; and educating patients and families about pain management. The apprentice also supports bedside reports using IMAP and SBAR in partnership with the patient, and provides care in accordance with age-specific standards. Sierra Medical Center values compassion, empathy, teamwork, quality, ethics, respect, service excellence, and innovation.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing.
- Completed the fundamentals course in nursing school, with verified proof.
- Certification as a C.N.A., EMT, or Paramedic required.
- Current BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting under the direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor.
- Communicate changes in a patient’s clinical condition, including diagnostic study results and symptoms, to the RN preceptor as appropriate.
- Participate in departmental performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Perform head-to-toe assessments and reassessments according to policy for pediatric, geriatric, and general patient populations.
- Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain management techniques, report pain assessments to the RN preceptor, and educate patients and families about pain management.
- Demonstrate supportive behaviors necessary for bedside reporting using IMAP and SBAR in partnership with the patient in the room.
- Provide patient care that considers needs specific to the standard of care for the patient’s age.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
- Tuition reimbursement/repayment program.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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