Wisconsin Youth Apprentice - Nurse Assistant - Waupun Memorial Hospital

SSM Health • Waupun, WI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Youth Apprentice position at SSM Health, designed for high school juniors or seniors interested in a healthcare career. Apprentices will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and skills in in-demand healthcare roles while earning $17/hour. The role involves working with a dedicated nursing team, providing patient care under the guidance of a nurse mentor. It is ideal for individuals excited about direct patient care who have already completed Wisconsin Nurse Aide certification training with a passing score on the state exam. The position also involves assisting with administrative and clinical duties in a physician's office, including patient inquiries, scheduling, record maintenance, preparing for exams, instructing patients on specimen collection, assisting with testing, and maintaining inventory.

Requirements

• Passing score on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide certification exam
• High school junior or senior
• 16 years of age
• Must be authorized and approved by the Wisconsin Youth Apprentice Program in accordance with your local school criteria
• Reliable transportation to get to and from work
• Satisfactory progress towards graduation
• Commit to completing 450 hours at the jobsite (10-15 hours/week)
• Demonstrated maturity and responsibility
• Skill with attending to details, excellent attendance and a strong work ethic
• Foster a culture of caring through interpersonal relationships and communication
• Must be at least 16 years of age prior to start date and current high school student
• Acceptance into Youth Apprenticeship program through local high school
• For IL/MO: Completion of a state approved unlicensed assist personnel program (UAP) or meets the exempted UAP guidelines (documented proof required) or equivalency for licensing
• No experience required
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry

Responsibilities

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge.
• Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
• Collects and documents data for the admission assessment, reassessment and/or scheduling appointments or surgeries at specific times for patient population.
• May document and provide appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.
• Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.
• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
• In an inpatient environment, responsibilities may also include: answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
• Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
• In an inpatient environment, prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
• Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
• In an outpatient environment, manages referrals for medical and surgical specialist appointments.
• Provides assistance in patient care to patients three years of age or older.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responds to patient inquiries both in person and via telephone.
• Schedules patient appointments.
• Maintains patient records and perform administrative tasks.
• Sets up area for exams/procedures and room patients.
• Instructs patients in the collection of specimens.
• Assists in performing testing under the supervision of staff.
• Assists physician with patient care for routine examinations.
• Cleans and prepares supplies and instruments.
• Maintains inventory.
• Obtains vital signs.
• Respects patient confidentiality and maintains Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance.

Benefits

• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply)
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded

What This Job Offers

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