ICC Apprentice - Registered Nurse (RN)

About the role

The Apprentice – Registered Nurse is a patient care support partner with the Registered Nurse (RN) Preceptor and performs work as delegated by the RN Preceptor. The Apprentice provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patient’s conditions.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Manage healthcare operations: Perform administrative or managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a staff, budget, planning, or long-range goals.
• Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
• Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.
• Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.

Requirements

• Must be accepted and enrolled in the Illinois Central College accredited Nursing Program where an Associate Degree in Nursing will be awarded.
• Remain in good standing in the nursing program.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of the patient population served.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, families and teams.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred but not required.
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience preferred but not required.

Pay/Benefits

Pay/Benefits: $20-$30.60 depending how many on the job learning hours have been completed. PTO accrual: Up to 10 Holidays Off. Paid: 401K Match after 30 days.