Nurse Apprentice NSPIRE: Immersive Pre-NCLEX Training

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health offers a Nurse Apprentice NSPIRE program in New Jersey, a PRE-NCLEX pathway designed for new graduates to complete a twelve-week practice immersion before a twelve-month nurse residency. The Nurse Apprentice will observe clinical environments, practice selected skills, and prepare for the NCLEX upon licensure.

This immersive experience includes labs, shadowing, and exposure to quality and safety initiatives, with limited patient interaction initially, and opportunities

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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms
• Patient Care Technician (PCT) training preferred
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification preferred

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

Written and verbal communication

Computer literacy (Google Suite, MS-Of

Education

Associate Degree or BSN program (GPA min 3.0)

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health offers a Nurse Apprentice NSPIRE program in New Jersey, a PRE-NCLEX pathway designed for new graduates to complete a twelve-week practice immersion before a twelve-month nurse residency. The Nurse Apprentice will observe clinical environments, practice selected skills, and prepare for the NCLEX upon licensure.

This immersive experience includes labs, shadowing, and exposure to quality and safety initiatives, with limited patient interaction initially, and opportunities