RN Apprentice

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This RN apprenticeship is a collaborative partnership between Altru Health System and Lake Region State College. Applicants must be accepted into the Lake Region State College RN program prior to their start date. The role progresses through apprenticeship levels, each aligned with the knowledge and skills gained through the LRSC academic curriculum. RN Apprentices perform clinical skills under the direct supervision of an onsite Registered Nurse (RN). The RN apprenticeship is a partnership between Altru Health System and Lake Region State College. The applicant must be accepted into the Lake Region State College RN academic program prior to start date. As part of the LRSC apprentice program at Altru Health System, applying for the North Dakota Career Builders scholarship program is strongly encouraged prior to the start of the apprentice program. This position moves through three steps of apprenticeship, each step based on knowledge and skills of Lake Region State College’s academic program. The RN Apprentice performs skills under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) onsite.

Requirements

Applicants must be accepted into the Lake Region State College RN program prior to their start date.
Licensed Practical Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start Date | Learning Management System
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Nice To Haves

Applying for the North Dakota Career Builders scholarship program is strongly encouraged prior to the start of the apprentice program.

Responsibilities

Performs daily rounds on all patients assuring quality customer service by coordinating and taking action on any requirements not met.
Develops a plan of care based on assessment that reflects the patient's physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental and rehabilitative needs based on patient's age, ethnic origin, economic status, lifestyle, creed or philosophical beliefs.
Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of the patient, including discharge planning.
Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
Identifies the early warning signs of a change in a patient's condition and responds appropriately to a deteriorating patient, including contacting responsible clinicians as indicated by standard operating procedure. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patient conditions.
Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate multidisciplinary team member and records those observations accurately and concisely. Ensures that intervention or referrals are made promptly. Completes and submits all incident reports (patient, visitor, staff) prior to the completion of each shift.
Establishes and maintains communication and utilizes educational opportunities with patients and other significant individuals.
As early as possible, begins discharge planning, appropriate education and counseling based on identified needs to optimize patient/family understanding. Evaluates and documents according to standard operating procedure.
Assigns or delegates, within the scope of practice, education and experience, the responsibility for performance of nursing interventions to other persons for which that person has the necessary skills and competence to accomplish safely.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.