RN Apprentice

Corewell Health • Ludington, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Med Surg Unit is a 25-bed department providing comprehensive care to patients from Mason County and surrounding West Michigan communities. This unit cares for a wide range of medical conditions, including: Pneumonia and respiratory illnesses, Cellulitis and infectious processes, Kidney failure and acute/chronic kidney injury, Diabetes-related conditions and hyperglycemia, Ulcers and wound care needs, Geriatric and confused elderly patients, Alcohol-related health concerns, Sepsis, and Select psychiatric patients. Med Surg offers a broad clinical experience with a supportive team environment. For over a century, Ludington Hospital has provided comprehensive health care services for Mason and Oceana County residents and the thousands of tourists who visit each year. With our experienced, compassionate doctors and health teams, advanced technology, programs that improve well-being and the expertise and resources of a top health system, there is no better place for local care. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, assist in the development of nursing care plans and perform a variety of both technical and routine nursing services consistent with such plans. Performs activities under the direction of the RN, per job description and after skill validation. Applies the Core concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care in practice and uses this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family. Performs routine bedside nursing activities including: bathing and personal grooming of patients; ambulating, moving and turning patients; assisting patients with bedpans or urinary devices; making patient beds and caring for personal property. Takes vital signs and records intake and output. Applies and changes sterile and non-sterile dressing using appropriate technique. Provides care to the patient according to the plan of care, unit routine and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered nurse. Documents in electronic medical record. Keeps professional nursing staff advised of current patient status as well as changes in patient condition.

Requirements

• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, assist in the development of nursing care plans and perform a variety of both technical and routine nursing services consistent with such plans.
• Performs activities under the direction of the RN, per job description and after skill validation.

Responsibilities

• Applies the Core concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care in practice and uses this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family.
• Performs routine bedside nursing activities including: bathing and personal grooming of patients; ambulating, moving and turning patients; assisting patients with bedpans or urinary devices; making patient beds and caring for personal property.
• Takes vital signs and records intake and output.
• Applies and changes sterile and non-sterile dressing using appropriate technique.
• Provides care to the patient according to the plan of care, unit routine and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered nurse.
• Documents in electronic medical record.
• Keeps professional nursing staff advised of current patient status as well as changes in patient condition.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed