Apprentice I, Nursing

denverhealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Loan forgiveness eligibility

On-site fitness center

Education & development programs

Job summary

Denver Health in Denver, CO is seeking a Nursing Apprentice I to support the Labor and Delivery team under RN supervision. This role offers hands-on clinical experience for students actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program, with opportunities to learn in a high-acuity hospital setting.

You will perform basic patient care, monitor vitals, assist with daily living activities, and document care per ANA guidelines. BLS certification is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Post high school diploma or certificate program required.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program required.
• Must have completed Med/Surg 1 and provide transcript.
• BLS CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs and record intake/output under RN supervision.
• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Report abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Keep unit and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Develop clinical skills through supervision and hands-on practice.
• Document care in accordance with clinical guidelines.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to improve patient throughput and apply Lean principles.

Skills

Critical thinking

EHR documentation

BLS Certification

Education

Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program

Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program

Job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Apprentice I, Nursing to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Labor and Delivery

Labor & Delivery is a total of three units; Obstetrics Screening Room (OBSR), Obstetrics Special Care Unit (OBSCU) and Labor and Delivery (L&D). Labor and Delivery is a 15-bed unit responsible for the care for both low and high-risk moms. This unit offers both medicated and unmedicated birthing options, and our nursing staff is skilled in providing a variety of labor support techniques. We have three operating rooms and five post anesthesia care unit (PACU) bays. Additionally, we have an 8-bed triage unit and an antepartum unit.

Job Summary

The Nursing Apprentice, under the direct supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities. The Nursing Apprentice role allows nursing students an opportunity to enhance clinical skills in a hospital environment while still enrolled in an ADN or BSN program. The Nursing Apprentice I adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics (2015) to provide care to all patients. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute".

Essential Functions

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to, monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output. (30%)
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, grooming and eating. (10%)
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. (10%)
• Assists with keeping unit(s) and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly. (10%)
• Develop specific clinical nurse skills through observation of experts and supervised, hands-on experience. (10%)
• Documentation that complies with clinical guidelines. (10%)
• Partners with interprofessional team on healthcare consumer throughput by proactively solving problems related to capacity and healthcare consumer flow. (10%)
• Collaborates with interprofessional teams to incorporate Lean principles for quality improvement initiatives. (10%)

Education

• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Required
• Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program Required

Work Experience

• less than 1 year
• Must have successfully completed Med/Surg 1 at time of application with the ability to provide transcript with grade. Required

Licenses

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action. Ability to ensure confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities or to improve a patient's care. Ability to ensure all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided. Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is being delivered/provided. Ability to complete and maintain clinical competency standards. Familiarity with EHR Documentation

Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Work Type

PRN/Intermittent

Salary

$26.00 - $26.00 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with exceptional retirement contributions, and nationally recognized well‑being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Community resource navigation support
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Education & development o