Nurse Apprentice Job at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, Columbus, GA

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  • St. Francis-Emory Healthcare
  • Columbus, GA

Job Description

Description

At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

  • The Nurse Apprentice serves as a multi-functional member of the patient care team, providing clinical and administrative support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
  • Responsibilities include assisting with basic patient care, unit secretary duties, 12-lead EKGs, and functioning as a monitor technician
  • This role is designed for nursing students who have successfully completed Fundamentals of Nursing and are seeking hands-on experience in a hospital setting

Essential Functions

  • Performs basic patient care activities under RN supervision, including vital sign monitoring, glucose checks, and intake/output documentation
  • Assists with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, ambulation, feeding, and toileting
  • Reports changes in patient condition to nursing staff promptly
  • Maintains cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas
  • Performs EKGs and assists in monitoring patient cardiac rhythms
  • Provides support in clerical functions such as answering phones and maintaining records
  • Uses appropriate medical terminology and maintains confidentiality in all communications
  • Ensures accurate, timely documentation and effective communication with care team members

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience

  • Basic knowledge of medical terminology and patient care procedures
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under supervision in high-stress environments
  • Basic computer skills preferred
  • Ability to safely move or lift patients and equipment as needed
  • Constant bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and frequent lifting/moving of patients and equipment
  • Occasional climbing and running
  • Requires full range of vision, hearing, and dexterity for patient care and monitoring
  • Hospital clinical unit
  • Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, communicable diseases, cleaning agents, and latex
  • May encounter patients with varying levels of acuity and behavior

Qualifications

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED (Required)
  • Current enrollment and good standing in an accredited School of Nursing with successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing (Required)

Licenses/Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required)

Experience

  • None required; clinical rotations in nursing school preferred

Job Tags

Apprenticeship,

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