Apprentice Nurse Program

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Regional opportunities

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Baystate Health is offering an Apprentice Nurse Program for nursing students in Western Massachusetts. Trainees work alongside Registered Nurses to gain hands-on patient care experience while enrolled in an accredited RN program.

As an Apprentice Nurse, you’ll develop clinical, communication, and organizational skills by directly participating in patient care and collaborating with the healthcare team. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on learning.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited RN nursing program.
• Completed one full semester of clinical rotation or prior patient care experience (ANP, CNA, MA, HHA, EMT, PCT, Medic, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including hygiene, mobility, and elimination needs.
• Obtain vital signs, intake/output, and other patient measurements.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing.
• Monitor patients and communicate changes or safety concerns to the RN.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Support patient safety and assist with additional patient care activities as directed.

Education

Actively enrolled in an accredited RN nursing program

Job description

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Apprentice Nurse Program (ANP) | Baystate Health Careers

Location:

Baystate Health, Western Massachusetts

Job Type:

Student Nurse / Apprentice

Shift:

Varies

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking nursing students to join our Apprentice Nurse Program (ANP). The ANP provides nursing students with the opportunity to gain hands‑on patient care experience while actively enrolled in an accredited RN nursing program.

As an Apprentice Nurse, you will work alongside Registered Nurses and the healthcare team, gaining hands‑on experience while developing your clinical, communication, and organizational skills.

The Apprentice Nurse Will:

• Provide direct patient care, including hygiene, mobility, and elimination needs.
• Obtain vital signs, intake/output, and other patient measurements.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing.
• Monitor patients and communicate changes or safety concerns to the RN.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Support patient safety and assist with additional patient care activities as directed.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Actively enrolled and participating in an accredited RN nursing program.

Required Experience:

• Successful completion of one full semester of clinical rotation, OR
• Previous experience as an ANP, CNA, MA, HHA, EMT, PCT, Medic, or other applicable patient care experience.

Benefits That Support You

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice.

Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Start Your Nursing Career at Baystate Health

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support – American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$17.98 – $22.25 – $28.08

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer