Apprentice I, Nursing - Ortho Trauma

denverhealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Career advancement

Loan forgiveness eligibility

Employer contributions

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Denver Health is hiring a Nursing Apprentice I in the 3B Med/Surg department. The role supports patient care under direct RN supervision while enrolled in an ADN/BSN program, following ANA standards and ethics.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, document in line with guidelines, and work with interprofessional teams to improve throughput. You must have completed Med/Surg 1 and hold BLS CPR certification; post-secondary education is required.

Qualifications

• Post high school diploma or certificate program is required.
• Must have completed Med/Surg 1 at time of application with transcript.
• BLS/CPR certification (AHA or Red Cross) required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN.
• Assists with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Maintains unit cleanliness and stock.
• Develops clinical nurse skills through observation and supervision.
• Documents in accordance with clinical guidelines.
• Collaborates with interprofessional teams to improve patient throughput and Lean initiatives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Confidentiality

Growth and development knowledge

Clinical competency

Familiarity with EHR Documentation

Education

Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program

Job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Apprentice I, Nursing - Ortho Trauma 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

3B Med/Surg

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

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

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 opportunities including career pathways and coaching

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organi