Student Nurse Apprentice

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Job : R-47175

Job Type: Part time

Site

Location:

Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: As a current professional nursing student, this role provides clinical support to patients with the oversight of leadership and the students' affiliated school. This position provides direct and indirect care for assigned patients under the direction and supervision of an RN and in alignment with organizational and departmental policies and procedures. The Student Nurse Apprentice will work in this role for 200 hours during the semester for their clinical capstone.

Upon completion of the 200 hours, they will transition into the associated campus role:
Nurse Associate at the KC campus and Student Nurse Intern at the Olathe campus.

• Deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality care to an assigned group of patients, under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Utilize the nursing process to work in collaboration within the healthcare team, implementing and documenting individualized plans of care, incorporating age‑specific considerations, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching.
• Assist with tests and procedures.
• Perform patient rounds and answer call lights immediately, using excellent customer service techniques. Promptly reports any unusual incidents and/or any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to the RN preceptor.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Use technology appropriately, whether entering or securing data in the electronic medical record.
• Practice time management, prioritization, and self‑motivation to promote a positive and effective learning environment.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in‑services and meetings.
• Identify and report potential or actual concerns, medical errors, and/or near misses that could affect patient, visitor, or associate safety.
• Perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not an exhaustive list. Skills and duties may vary depending on the department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• High School Graduate
• Enrollment in an accredited nursing program and completion of a "Fundamentals of Nursing" or "Med/Surg" course
• The Student Nurse Apprentice will work in this role for 200 hours during the semester for their clinical capstone. Upon completion of the 200 hours, they will transition into the associated campus role:
  Nurse Associate at the KC campus and Student Nurse Intern at the Olathe campus.

• Previous healthcare experience

• CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

The main reason I love coming to work is because of the amazing team. We promote a nursing culture that encourages kindness and teamwork, and I absolutely love that about our hospital. –
Riley Ferree, RN

Our robust medical, dental and vision package allows you to choose options that are best for your family. We offer life, disability, and accident insurance plus voluntary offerings such as critical illness insurance and identity theft protection.

In addition to the quality healthcare we provide, we have opportunities to serve externally in our community in activities throughout the year.