Nurse Apprentice Medical and Surgical

Professional caregiver responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. Utilizes the nursing process through technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice, and coordination with health team members.

Responsibilities

• Routinely observes, discusses, and demonstrates understanding of the nursing process and patient plan of care under direct supervision of an RN.
• Assessment: Collects patient data (e.g., vital signs) and reports significant changes in patient condition to the supervising RN. Completes accurate documentation verified by the supervising RN.
• Evaluation: Reports patient responses to treatments and collaborates with the RN regarding changes requiring modification of nursing interventions.
• May assist an RN with the following (1:1 supervision required):
  • Arterial line (ART) blood draws
  • Blood transfusion
  • IV therapy
  • Oral medication administration
  • Initiating tube feedings

Skills

• Patient Care
• Vital Signs
• Nursing Process
• Nursing Supervision
• Nursing Interventions
• Care Planning
• Intravenous Therapies
• Medication Administration
• Medication Preparation

Requirements

• Licensed and registered as a Nurse Apprentice with the state of Utah.
• Enrolled in an accredited nursing school program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions requiring verbal communication, hearing, and understanding spoken information, alarms, and needs quickly and accurately, especially during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment, including frequent computer use and typing for documentation and medication preparation.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients, including bending to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment of varying weights, up to heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients, pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items, often in crowded and busy rooms.
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for extended periods.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle, which includes sitting, seeing, and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Pay

$29.05 per hour. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package covering mind, body, and spirit, including programs to foster wellness, health, happiness, security, connection, and engagement.

Location: Intermountain Health Fillmore Community Hospital, Fillmore, Utah.