Nurse Apprentice

Job Summary

• Serves as a multi-functional member of the patient care team under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Support the RN staff through regularly organizing and facilitating basic patient care activities, unit secretary functions, performing 12 lead EKG’s, and functioning as a Monitor Tech
• This position can also perform basic nursing tasks as described below. Accurately and promptly communicate with the nursing staff, patient, family, and patient care team as required

Essential Functions:

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.
• Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately
• Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology required
• Basic computer knowledge is preferred
• Ability to move or lift patients and equipment
• Ability to provide/assist with personal care, feeding and other activities as directed by an RN

Minimum Education

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Current Enrollment and good standing in an accredited school of nursing, with successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Current enrollment and good standing in an accredited school of nursing, with successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing