NURSE APPRENTICE, Med/Tele Unit - Per Diem

Northern Nevada Health System; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, NV is seeking a Nurse Apprentice to assist with direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse preceptor. You will communicate changes in condition and collaborate on diagnostic results with the RN preceptor.

The role emphasizes bedside care, accurate handoffs, and participation in developing the nursing plan for the patient. This is a hands-on entry point into professional nursing under supervision.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
• Completed fundamentals course in nursing school.
• Nevada CNA license is required.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide amazing direct and indirect patient care under RN preceptor supervision.
• Communicate changes in patient condition with RN preceptor.
• Assist with bedside report using IMAP & SBAR in collaboration with patient.
• Support formulation and revision of the patient care plan with the RN preceptor.

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing

Has completed the fundamentals course in nursing school

Nevada CNA License

Current BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count.

When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center's tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served by the hospital each year. Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada.

Website: https://www.nnmc.com

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

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrates supportive behaviors necessary for performing bedside report using IMAP & SBAR (both accomplished in partnership with patient inside room)
• Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes: pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population.
• In coordination with RN preceptor, is able to formulate a patient care plan.
• Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness under the supervision of the RN preceptor.

Benefits For Full And Part Time Employees

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & 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 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing.
• Has completed the fundamentals course in nursing school.
• Nevada CNA License required.
• Current BLS certification.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.