Practical Nurse Apprentice Program - PTC

BayCare Health System; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Practical Nurse Apprentice Program invites candidates to enroll by meeting entry requirements and by supporting patient care under RN supervision. The program emphasizes learning through labs, clinical shifts, and real-world patient care experiences across multiple BayCare locations.

Participants progress toward PN-I/PN-II through the curriculum, with a work commitment of two years after graduation and mandatory completion of PN-NCLEX within 30 days of program end.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Attendance is required in every class and clinical shift.
• Complete a work agreement for two years upon completion of the education program.
• At program completion you must pass the PN-NCLEX within 30 days.
• At program completion you must earn your RN-BSN within 4 years.
• This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of patient care to assigned patients, including IV infusions, infusion pumps, and tube feedings under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Identify, implement, and maintain teaching plans for patient and caregivers under direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Follow plan of care and collaborate with a Registered Nurse regarding patient response to treatment and changes in status.
• Utilize nursing knowledge in administration of medication and evaluation of effectiveness when applicable.
• Hire as a nurse helper or a patient care technician with career progression to PNA I and PNA II through curriculum.

Skills

Patient care

Teaching plans

Team collaboration

Nursing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

BayCare Practical Nurse Apprentice Program - In order to quality you must be enrolled in PTC by October 12, 2026 with passing TEAs scores

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 34,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

What does a Practical Nurse do?

• Delivery of patient care to assigned patients, provides care for clients as ordered including IV infusions, infusion pumps, and tube feedings under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Identifies, implements, and maintains appropriate teaching plans for patient and caregivers under direction of a Registered Nurse
• Follows plan of care and collaborates with Registered Nurse regarding patient response to treatment and change in status
• Utilizes nursing knowledge in the administration of medication and evaluation of effectiveness when applicable.
• You will either be hired in as a nurse helper or a patient care technician with career progression to PNA I and PNA II as you move through the curriculum

Participating Locations:

• Home Care - New Port Richey, Largo, Dunedin, Sarasota, Bradenton, Tampa and Lakeland
• Emergency Department - Morton Plant, Countryside, Dunedin and St Anthony's

Program Length: January 5th, 2027 - March, 2028 (MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL CLASSES LOCATED AT PINELLAS TECHNICAL COLLEGE)

Class Schedule

• 10-20 hours weekly of labs, simulation, lecture and testing

On The Job Training Schedule

• ER Team Members will work three 12-hour shifts per week
• Home Care team members will work five 8-hour shifts per week

Work Agreement

• Commitment of 2 years full-time after graduation

This position requires no previous nursing or healthcare work experience. However, it does require a person who is dedicated to learning patient care and using those skills to make a difference in people’s lives every day.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Attendance is required in every class and clinical shift.
• Complete a work agreement for two years upon completion of the education program
• At program completion you must pass the PN-NCLEX within 30 days
• At program completion you must earn your RN-BSN within 4 years

This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). More information can be found at https://info.flclearinghouse.com .

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled