Apprentice I, Nursing

At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our values: Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency.

About the role

The Nursing Apprentice, under the direct supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities. This role allows nursing students an opportunity to enhance clinical skills in a hospital environment while still enrolled in an ADN or BSN program. The Nursing Apprentice I adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics (2015) to provide care to all patients. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice.

Department

Labor and Delivery is a total of three units: Obstetrics Screening Room (OBSR), Obstetrics Special Care Unit (OBSCU), and Labor and Delivery (L&D). Labor and Delivery is a 15-bed unit responsible for the care of both low and high-risk moms. This unit offers both medicated and unmedicated birthing options, and our nursing staff is skilled in providing a variety of labor support techniques. We have three operating rooms and five post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) bays. Additionally, we have an 8-bed triage unit and an antepartum unit.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to, monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output. (30%)
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, grooming, and eating. (10%)
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff. (10%)
• Assists with keeping unit(s) and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly. (10%)
• Develops specific clinical nurse skills through observation of experts and supervised, hands-on experience. (10%)
• Documentation that complies with clinical guidelines. (10%)
• Partners with interprofessional team on healthcare consumer throughput by proactively solving problems related to capacity and healthcare consumer flow. (10%)
• Collaborates with interprofessional teams to incorporate Lean principles for quality improvement initiatives. (10%)

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program.
• Must have successfully completed Med/Surg 1 at time of application with the ability to provide transcript with grade.
• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program.
• Less than 1 year of work experience.
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Skills

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to ensure confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment.
• Ability to ensure all duties, responsibilities, and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients.
• Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s).
• Ability to complete and maintain clinical competency standards.
• Familiarity with EHR Documentation.

Pay

$26.00 - $26.00 / hr

Schedule

Varies (United States of America). Work Type: PRN/Intermittent.

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits include:

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%.
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
• Community resource navigation support.
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more.
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching.

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan, and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.