RN Apprentice Nurse, Part Time, Shift Varies

Job Summary

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. Additionally, the Student Nurse Apprentice works under a supervising licensed nurse serving in the role of preceptor.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic and select advanced nursing care to patients within the Student Nurse Apprentice scope of practice and under the supervision of a licensed nurse that includes actions that meet psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and physical needs of the patient.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients age, gender, socioeconomic status, education, physical and mental abilities, and racial and ethnic background.
• Aids admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Provides explanation to patients and families prior to administering care, answers questions within scope of practice.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function appropriately in stressful situations.
• Responds to patients in emergency or physically distressing situations.
• Documentation meets current standards and guidelines.
• Assumes accountability for appropriate utilization of resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned, within the Student Nurse Apprentice scope of practice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Candidates must meet the following criteria:
• Enrolled in a Board approved nursing education program.
• Actively engaged in a registered apprenticeship.
• Has obtained a Student Nurse Apprentice permit issued from the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification required.