Apprentice Nurse Program (ANP) Neurosciences

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Apprentice Nurse Program

Baystate Health—western Massachusetts’s premier healthcare provider and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), a Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence—is hiring for the Apprentice Nurse Program (ANP)!

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

This position provides an opportunity for students who would like to gain experience in a fast-paced, acute care nursing environment. This position is offered to nursing students actively enrolled in a RN nursing program accredited through the ACEN or CCNE.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

• D5A and NIU Neurosciences are a 37 bed neuro-acute and 9 bed neuro-intercare department within a 4-time Magnet designated organization.
• We provide comprehensive care for complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, brain injuries, spinal injuries, spinal surgeries, and brain and spinal tumors.
• The Neurosciences Department is composed of a collaborative team of dedicated professionals geared towards achieving excellence in patient-centered care.
• Team-work, achieving a culture of safety, and continued shared governance models are just a few of the many components that make D5A/NIU Neurosciences great!
• Come join a team passionate in the neuroscience specialty!  

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• The Apprentice Nurse will function in a supportive role to a Registered Nurse and work collaboratively with the health care team in the management of patient care. This position allows the student to gain experience in providing care to a diverse patient population and to develop strong communication and organizational skills.

• The Apprentice Nurse will perform direct patient care (hygiene, skin care, mobility and assistance with elimination needs), obtain and record vital signs, collect laboratory specimens, document intake/output, communicate effectively with patients/staff, promote patient safety and function as a team member within the health system.

• Professional development, support and encouragement to enhance confidence and skills

• Exposure to a range of diagnoses

SCHEDULE:

• Must work a minimum of 200 hours annually, excluding orientation time. Preferably, an ANP I will work 36 hours in a 12-week period if feasible while actively enrolled and participating in classes. This would be 12-hour shifts during the school year.
• During the summer 24 hours per week fulfilled in a 12-hour shift along with a weekend requirement of 24 hours every four weeks.

  QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • High school degree or equivalent required
  • Currently actively enrolled and participating in an accredited Registered Nurse nursing program
  • Current American Heart Association BLS for the Health Care provider CPR Certification required
  • Successfully completed 1 clinical rotation (including Fundamentals) or has 6 months of applicable direct patient care experience
  • Current resume – required with online application

  For more information, please visit us online at: baystatehealthjobs.com or interact with us socially at facebook.com/BaystateCareers or on Twitter @BaystateCareers.

  All correspondence can be directed to:

  Kimberly Jeznach, BS, RACR

  Talent Acquisition Consultant

  Kimberly.Jeznach@baystatehealth.org 

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