Nurse Apprentice: Hands-On Patient Care in Hospital

East Alabama Medical Center; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama, is offering a RN Apprentice placement within its apprenticeship programs. The role supports the registered nurse by providing direct patient care, maintaining patient confidentiality, and assisting with procedures under supervision.

It emphasizes collaboration within the multidisciplinary healthcare team and adherence to nursing program prerequisites. Ideal candidates are enrolled in an Alabama Board of Nursing approved nursing program with a

Qualifications

• Current program enrollment in an Alabama Board of Nursing approved nursing educational program that has a nurse apprentice partnership with East Alabama Health.
• Completion of foundational clinical nursing semester.
• Has obtained approval and basic competency validation of Board approved nursing skills from the nursing educational program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the registered nurse in the practice of professional nursing by providing direct patient care.
• Promote patient comfort and facilitate the performance of diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Work under the direct supervision of the primary RN.
• Function as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Skills

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Patient confidentiality

Education

Nursing program enrollment (Alabama Board of Nursing approved)

Completion of foundational clinical nursing semester

Board-approved nursing skills competency validation

Job description

East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama, is offering a RN Apprentice placement within its apprenticeship programs. The role supports the registered nurse by providing direct patient care, maintaining patient confidentiality, and assisting with procedures under supervision.

It emphasizes collaboration within the multidisciplinary healthcare team and adherence to nursing program prerequisites. Ideal candidates are enrolled in an Alabama Board of Nursing approved nursing program with a