RN Apprentice Nurse - DeKalb Acute Medical Care Unit - PT

RN Apprentice Nurse – DeKalb Acute Medical Care Unit – PT

The Apprentice Nursing Student works under a supervising licensed nurse who serves as a mentor. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The apprentice must be able to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, organize, set priorities, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Enrolled in a Board approved nursing education program
• Actively engaged in a registered apprenticeship
• Has obtained a Student Nurse Apprentice permit issued by the Alabama Board of Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the conclusion of the orientation period

DeKalb Regional Medical Center celebrated its 35th anniversary in October 2021. The 134‑bed facility offers comprehensive services including cardiac catheterization, geriatric psychiatric services, women’s and children’s services, bariatric services, orthopedics services, and more. It serves patients from throughout Northeast Alabama and Western Georgia. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center.

In fall 2023, it received an "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group and was awarded the 2023 Rural Stroke Bronze Quality Award by the American Heart Association.

DeKalb Regional Medical Center employs 500 staff members and boasts more than 100 medical staff members.