NURSE APPRENTICE, Behavioral Health - Per Diem Varied

Northern Nevada Medical Group; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Nurse Apprentice to assist in patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role involves performing assessments, coordinating care plans, and ensuring effective communication with patients and staff. This is an excellent opportunity for nursing students to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment, with benefits including competitive compensation and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing.
• Completed fundamentals course in nursing school.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Perform head-to-toe assessments on all patients.
• Coordinate with RN preceptor to formulate patient care plans.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Assessment

Education

Accredited School of Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at 6225 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno. The facility will offer acute rehabilitation and adult behavioral health services.

Our acute rehabilitation services include occupational, speech, and physical therapy for adults recovering from stroke, injury, or another disabling condition. We offer advanced treatment for a wide range of conditions including stroke, brain injury, amputation, neurological disorders, major multiple traumas, and spinal cord and back injuries. All patients will experience private rooms, have access to a newly renovated therapy gym, and personalized care from our qualified staff.

The adult behavioral health services offered is an expansion to our current 50 and older program at NNMC. The new program will offer behavioral health services to all adults 18 years and older. The department is managed through a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, CNAs, social workers, and therapists. Patients will experience an individualized care plan, including individual and family therapy, activities, medication management, and a 24-hour secure, compassionate environment.

Website: www.northernnevadahealth.com

Job Title: Nurse Apprentice

We are looking for a dynamic Nurse Apprentice to help provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse preceptor. You will communicate with the RN preceptor about changes in the patient's clinical condition, including diagnostic results and symptoms.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate supportive behaviors necessary for performing bedside reports using IMAP & SBAR, in partnership with the patient.
2. Perform head-to-toe assessments on all patients and reassess as per policy, including pediatric, geriatric, and general patient populations.
3. Coordinate with RN preceptor to formulate a patient care plan.
4. Revise the plan of care based on patient responses and evaluate its effectiveness daily under supervision.

Benefits for Full and Part-Time Employees:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• More information at benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services:

UHS is one of the nation's largest providers of hospital and healthcare services, recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies and listed in Forbes' largest public companies. We operate hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient and ambulatory care centers, and more across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the UK. www.uhs.com

For more info about the position, contact Bridget Gomez, Senior Recruiter, at [e-mail].

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing
• Completed fundamentals course in nursing school
• Current BLS certification

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