Nurse Apprentice; PRN

Responsible for serving on the patient care team for an assigned area including direct patient care as an unlicensed professional and under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Incorporates the primary job functions of a certified nursing assistant (CNA), patient care technician (PCT), medication aide, and other duties related to the care of patients, dependent upon the work area and/or patient populations to which they are assigned.

Provides professional care within the educational background and in compliance with any applicable licensure/certification requirement and organization policy and procedures. Reports to Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Administrative Manager or licensed nurses (LPN/RN). Must have active Nebraska CNA and be listed on the DHHS Medication Aide Registry.

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• Recognizes and reacts to emergency procedures per role and policies/procedures.
• Administers medications according to policy under the supervision and direction of the Licensed Nurse.
• Provides additional patient care under the direction of the Licensed Nurse once competencies are completed (ie: remove IV, foley, etc.).
• Answers telephones and assigned communication devices as appropriate and relays information as necessary. Refers all physician telephone orders to a licensed professional.
• Assists in collecting specific information from patients and contributes to admission, transfer and dismissal processes when delegated by a Licensed Nurse, and with responsibility for patient assessment being performed by a Licensed Nurse; ensures timely reporting and recording of patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Assists with patient care that is consistent with standards of care and clinical priorities determined by the Licensed Nurse with the nature of the area/unit, patient care division policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, and with consideration given to risk management and infection control practices.
• Performs and documents routine direct nursing care tasks according to identified age-specific needs.
• Obtains and records vitals, height, weight and bedside glucose results; reports results to appropriate personnel.
• Performs Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for assigned patients and documents in the EMR.
• Responsible for labeling and securing patient care belongings and ensuring that the patient room is safe and uncluttered.
• Distributes patient's meals/water and assists with feeding of patients as needed.
• Assists with ambulation, lifting and positioning according to procedure, including the appropriate use of patient lift devices and use of good body mechanics.
• Assists with transporting patients, including at time of transfer and/or dismissal.
• Assists patients with elimination needs and measures/records bodily elimination in medical record.
• Bathes patients as directed by the Licensed Nurse.
• Participates as a member of the team in Hourly Patient Rounds to proactively address patient needs.
• Provides close observation or one-to-one care, as directed by the Licensed Nurse, to prevent patients from wandering or potential injury.
• Collects, accurately labels and transports specimens to lab as required.
• Assists with dressing changes, applying splints, setting up suturing and procedures, and wound care on closed wounds as directed by Licensed Nurse.
• Cleans, stocks and cares for supplies and equipment in assigned work area.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

Active Nebraska Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential required. Current listing on DHHS Medication Aide Registry required. Current enrollment and in good standing in a Nursing Program such as an accredited Baccalaureate Nursing Program or RN Associate Degree program required.

Must have successfully completed pharmacology coursework required for nursing degree and supply official transcripts prior to start date to support this requirement.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network .