Registered Nurse (RN) Apprenticeship Program

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The registered apprenticeship is sponsored by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) Nursing Education, with Singing River Health System serving as the employer. The apprentice attends classes at the partnering nursing program campus according to the approved program schedule and completes clinical training. The apprentice provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse preceptor, advanced practice registered nurse, or licensed physician, consistent with the apprentice’s training progression and approved apprenticeship work processes.

Duties include assessing care needs and taking appropriate action; recording vital signs; discussing chief health concerns; performing testing; administering injections; and assisting with procedures and documentation. All work must comply with Singing River Health System policies and procedures, applicable accreditation requirements, and governing guidance and publications for healthcare employees. Coursework includes two days of class—one at the Healthcare Academy and one at MGCCC—and clinical days consisting of 12-hour shifts, which may be days or nights.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be enrolled as a level 2 nursing student at MGCCC in good standing.
• Must obtain a Mississippi Registered Nurse license upon completion of academic and clinical training.
• Must complete BCLS certification by the end of position orientation and maintain current BCLS certification.
• Must be able to work assigned schedules, with possible changes to days off, shifts, or weekends according to hospital needs.
• Must provide own transportation for travel throughout the SRHS service area and to the partnering nursing program campus.
• Must demonstrate assessment and decision-making abilities, strong written and verbal communication, emotional stability, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships and demonstrate customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Must be proficient with computers, keyboarding, office technology, MS Outlook, and Word.
• Must be able to safely move, lift, and handle supplies, equipment, and patients, requesting assistance or using lifting devices when needed.
• Must be able to remain active for extended periods and meet the physical, sensory, and repetitive-motion demands described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical healthcare experience.
• ACLS, TNCC, and PALS certifications may be required depending on the clinical training assignment.

Responsibilities

• Attend coursework at the partnering nursing program campus according to the approved program schedule.
• Provide nursing care under the direction and supervision of an RN preceptor, APRN, or licensed physician, consistent with training progression and approved apprenticeship work processes.
• Assess residents’ care needs and take appropriate action.
• Record vital signs and discuss chief health concerns.
• Perform testing and administer injections.
• Assist with procedures and documentation.
• Comply with Singing River Health System policies and procedures, accreditation requirements, and applicable governing guidance.
• Maintain good academic and attendance standing during the apprenticeship.
• Travel throughout the SRHS service area, including to the partnering nursing program campus, using personal transportation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED