Apprentice Nurse Program (ANP) Neurosciences

Baystate Health

Springfield, MA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$17.98–$22.25 Per Hour

SKILLS

Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, High School Diploma, Hospital, Identify Issues, Neurology, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Skin Care, Specimen Collection, Specimens/Samples, Spinal Cord Injury, Team Player

LOCATION

Springfield, MA

POSTED

30+ days ago

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, RACRTalent Acquisition Consultant Kimberly.Jeznach@baystatehealth.org

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$17.98 - $22.25 - $28.08

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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