STUDENT NURSE APPRENTICE - Progressive Care Unit - per diem at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

Brattleboro, Vermont, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Vital Signs, Hygiene Needs, Clerical Tasks, Food Assistance, Transportation Assistance, Team Collaboration, Safety Maintenance, Patient Equipment Use, Communication, Record Keeping, Organizational Skills, CPR Certification, Clinical Rotation Experience, Universal Precautions, Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Brattleboro Memorial Hospital / Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation Job Description Job Title: Student Nurse Apprenticeship Program Job Code: 795 Hours: Varies FTE: Per Diem Weekend Schedule: Rotating Holiday Schedule: N/A Call Schedule: N/A FLSA Status: Non-exempt Department Name: Progressive Care Unit Department Code: 6120 Location: Brattleboro, Vermont POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Student Nurse Apprentice (SNAP) position allows nursing students to gain valuable experience providing patient care as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. Under the direction of the RN, the SNAP directly assists with providing care to meet patient hygiene needs, takes and records vital signs and weights, assists with transfers, ambulation and transportation, assists with food trays/nourishments, feeds patients and records intake & output, answers call lights and telephone, performs clerical tasks, assists with organizing supplies, applies/uses specified patient care equipment, and maintains a safe environment while performing care. This position is offered to nursing students actively enrolled in a nursing program who have completed one year of clinicals. SNAP’s are per diem and must be able to work a minimum of 24 hours per month, various shifts, including one weekend a month. DEPARTMENT SCOPE OF SERVICE: The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is an acuity adjustable unit providing care to a diverse patient population requiring medical-surgical and telemetry levels of care, as well as patients requiring a higher level of care, including, but not limited to, those on BiPap, Insulin drips, or cardiac drips. The PCU is a 24/7/365 service with 25 beds, which includes 5 monitored beds and 7 portable telemetry units. Medical patients are admitted by the 24/7 Hospitalist service, and surgical patients are admitted by the surgeon. PCU patients are reviewed daily by an interdisciplinary team at MDR rounds. (Multidisciplinary Rounds). Care is reviewed and discharge planning is done. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the RN, the SNAP directly assists with providing care to meet patient hygiene needs, takes and records vital signs and weights, assists with transfers, ambulation and transportation, assists with food trays/nourishments, feeds patients and records intake & output, answers call lights and telephone, performs clerical tasks, assists with organizing supplies, applies/uses specified patient care equipment, and maintains a safe environment while performing care. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School Education or equivalency required. Actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program. Experience: Has successfully completed at least one year of clinical rotation. Licensure/Certifications: Current Healthcare provider CPR certification/BLS required. OSHA CATEGORY: OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. Standing - Up to 1/3 Walking - Up to 1/3 Sitting - 2/3 or more Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3 Pushing/Pulling - None Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3 Tasting or smelling - None This position requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted. Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2 Up to 35 pounds - Up to 1/3 Up to 100 pounds - None More than 100 pounds - None This position has special vision requirements. Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus) WORK ENVIRONMENT This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions. Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3 Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3 Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3 Outdoor weather conditions - None Extreme cold (non-weather) - None Extreme heat (non-weather) - None Risk of electrical shock - None Work with explosives - None Risk of radiation - None Vibration - None The typical noise level for the environment is: Very Quiet Quiet Moderate Noise Loud Noise Hearing Ability to hear calls Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others EEO/ADA STATEMENT Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources. Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155 In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

The Student Nurse Apprentice assists with patient care under the direction of an RN, including hygiene needs, vital signs, and transportation. They also perform clerical tasks and maintain a safe environment while providing care.