Nurse Apprentice: Immersive NSPIRE Pre-NCLEX Residency

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health offers a Nurse Apprentice NSPIRE program designed for newly graduated nurses from accredited programs. The initiative provides up to twelve weeks of practice immersion followed by a twelve-month nurse residency, with non-clinical and clinical immersions and shadowing opportunities to prepare for RN practice after NCLEX.

Limited patient interaction initially aims to build confidence in acute care settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Associate Degree or BSN program (GPA-minimum 3.0).
• Show proof of submission to authorize for testing and must register for licensure exam within three weeks of receiving authorization to test.
• Proof of completion of all academic requirements must be provided if the degree has not yet been granted.
• Ability to work varied days and varied hours.
• The ability to learn quickly in immersive environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Responsibilities

• Learns and understands the Nursing Strategic Plan and Quality Outcome drivers that impact patient care.
• Attends skill labs/simulation labs, equipment exposure and immersion opportunities (ex. Clinical Outcomes, special procedure pre & post, respiratory department, Infection Prevention).
• Synthesizes components of assessment in an ongoing and systematic manner focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status. May not give medications or initiate Intravenous Therapy.
• Attends and observes selected hospital-wide committee meetings. Submits reflections on experiences.
• Will gain exposure on how to create a safe patient environment by learning the principles of a high reliability organization.
• Attends and participates in learning experiences with the goal to educate the apprentice on different aspects of nursing at HMH.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree or BSN

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health offers a Nurse Apprentice NSPIRE program designed for newly graduated nurses from accredited programs. The initiative provides up to twelve weeks of practice immersion followed by a twelve-month nurse residency, with non-clinical and clinical immersions and shadowing opportunities to prepare for RN practice after NCLEX.

Limited patient interaction initially aims to build confidence in acute care settings.