Registered Nurse (RN) Apprenticeship Program

Singing River Health System•Ocean Springs, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN apprenticeship is a registered apprenticeship 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 under an approved apprenticeship work process. The schedule includes two class days—one at the Healthcare Academy and one at MGCCC—and clinical days consisting of 12-hour shifts, which may be days (7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.) or nights (7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.). The Registered Nurse apprentice provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of an RN preceptor, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), or licensed physician, consistent with the apprentice’s training progression. Care must comply with Singing River Health System policies and procedures and applicable accreditation and governing guidance. Duties include assessing residents’ care needs, recording vital signs, discussing chief health concerns, performing testing, administering injections, and assisting with procedures and documentation. The apprentice must maintain good academic and attendance standing in the program. Coursework attendance at the partnering nursing program campus is required, and poor attendance or performance may affect apprenticeship or health-system status. Travel throughout the SRHS service area, including to the partnering campus, is required, and the employee provides their own transportation. At completion of academic and clinical training, the apprentice must obtain a Mississippi Registered Nurse license.

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 maintain good academic and attendance standing while in the apprenticeship.
Must be able to work assigned schedules, including possible changes to shifts, off days, or weekends.
Must be able to travel throughout the SRHS service area and provide own transportation.
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
Must possess proficient computer skills, including keyboard proficiency, and ability to use office technology such as telephone, fax, MS Outlook, and Word.
Must demonstrate assessment and decision-making abilities, emotional stability, attention to detail, multitasking, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, and ability to maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships.
Must be able to remain active for extended periods and safely move, lift, and handle supplies, equipment, and patients, with assistance as needed.

Nice To Haves

Clinical healthcare experience preferred.
May require ACLS, TNCC, and PALS depending on clinical training assignment.

Responsibilities

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 governing guidance for healthcare employees.
Attend coursework at the partnering nursing program campus according to the approved program schedule and maintain good academic and attendance standing.
Travel throughout the SRHS service area, including to the partnering nursing program campus, using employee-provided transportation.
Safely move, lift, and handle supplies, equipment, and patients, requesting assistance or using lifting devices when needed.
Work assigned schedules, which may change according to hospital needs, including shifts, off days, or weekends.