Pulmonary Acute Med Nurse Apprentice – Path to RN

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a patient-focused RN Apprentice to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role supports patients and families and participates in care planning and education.

After passing nursing board exams and obtaining Utah RN licensure, you may apply for a Clinical Nurse position. The organization emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and quality in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment, with opportunities to learn and grow within a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
• Ability to provide care to the population served.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lifespan growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding patient status.

Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of a registered nurse to assess, plan, implement and re-evaluate interventions for solving patient care problems.
• Formulates care plans for specific patients, consults with supervising nurse for oversight, and documents the nursing process in patient’s record.
• Works under the guidance of the supervising nurse to educate patients and families about post discharge care programs.
• Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
• Participates in total quality management to improve care.
• Assists the patient with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
• Assists with indirect patient care activities such as maintaining a safe environment, transporting, stocking and maintenance tasks.
• Accepts delegated tasks appropriate to training and certification.
• May work rotating schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Variable shifts

Communication skills

Care for patients

Team collaboration

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking a patient-focused RN Apprentice to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role supports patients and families and participates in care planning and education.

After passing nursing board exams and obtaining Utah RN licensure, you may apply for a Clinical Nurse position. The organization emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and quality in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment, with opportunities to learn and grow within a