Nurse Apprentice Med Surg

Intermountain Healthcare; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Nurse Apprentice to work under RN supervision in the Spanish Fork Hospital setting. The position requires commitment to at least 12 hours per week during the last semester, per Utah guidelines, and involves direct patient care and documentation.

The candidate must be licensed as a Nurse Apprentice in Utah or enrolled in an accredited nursing program and hold BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Licensed and registered as a Nurse Apprentice with the state of Utah.
• Enrolled in an accredited nursing school program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Routinely observes, discusses, and demonstrates understanding of the steps in the nursing process and how the patient plan of care is developed, implemented, and revised under direct supervision of an RN.
• Assessment: Collects patient data (e.g., vital signs) and reports significant changes in patient condition to the supervising RN.
• Completes accurate documentation, verified by the supervising RN.
• Evaluation: Reports patient responses to treatments and collaborates with the RN regarding changes requiring modification of nursing interventions to meet patient needs.
• May assist an RN with the following (1:1 supervision required): Arterial line blood draws, Blood transfusion, IV therapy, Oral medication administration, Initiating tube feedings.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs

Nursing Process

Nursing Supervision

Care Planning

Intravenous Therapies

Medication Administration

Documentation

Education

Nursing school enrollment

Job description

Job Description:The Nurse Apprentice works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) in the clinical setting and participates appropriately in the patient care delivery process. The Nurse Apprentice is expected to work at least 12 hours per week during their last semester, as allowed under the State of Utah guidelines for a Nurse Apprentice.Essential FunctionsRoutinely observes, discusses, and demonstrates understanding of the steps in the nursing process and how the patient plan of care is developed, implemented, and revised to meet the needs of the patient (under direct supervision of an RN).Assessment: Collects patient data (e.g., vital signs) and reports significant changes in patient condition to the supervising RN. Completes accurate documentation, which is verified by the supervising RN.Evaluation: Reports patient responses to treatments and collaborates with the RN regarding changes requiring modification of nursing interventions to meet patient needs.May also assist an RN with the following (1:1 supervision required):Arterial line (ART) line blood drawsBlood transfusionIV therapyOral medication administrationInitiating tube feedingsSkillsPatient CareVital SignsNursing ProcessNursingSupervisionNursing InterventionsCare PlanningIntravenous TherapiesMedication AdministrationMedication Preparation#newgradRNMinimum QualificationsLicensed and registered as a Nurse Apprentice with the state of UtahEnrolled in an accredited nursing school programBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providersPhysical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.Location:Intermountain Health Spanish Fork HospitalWork City:Spanish ForkWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:0The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$29.05 - $29.05We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.