Registered Nurse (RN) Apprentice

About the Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) Apprentice program at Singing River Health System is sponsored by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) Nursing Education. As an apprentice, you will provide nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse (RN) preceptor, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), or licensed physician. Your care will align with your training progression and approved apprenticeship work processes, all in compliance with Singing River Health System policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse (RN) preceptor, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), or licensed physician.
• Assess residents’ care needs and take appropriate action.
• Record vital signs.
• Discuss chief health concerns.
• Perform testing.
• Administer injections.
• Assist with procedures and documentation.
• Ensure all performed duties are in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Computer proficiency: Including keyboard proficiency.
• Proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.).
• Familiarity with MS Outlook and Word.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in the Singing River Health System RN Apprenticeship program.
• High School or equivalent Diploma required.
• Must obtain Mississippi Registered Nurse license at completion of academics and clinical training.
• Must complete BCLS certification by the end of position orientation; must maintain current BCLS certification.
• May also require ACLS, TNCC and PALS pending of assignment of clinical training.
• Clinical healthcare experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
• Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
• Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
• Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.
• Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
• Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.

Schedule & Location

• Shift: Two days of class (one at the Healthcare Academy and one day at MGCCC) plus clinical days of 12-hour shifts; could be days (7:00 am - 7:30 pm) or nights (7:00 pm - 7:30 am).
• Location: Singing River Healthcare Academy.

Special Demands

• Attendance at the partnering nursing program campus for coursework is required per the approved program schedule.
• Maintain good academic and attendance standing while in the apprenticeship.
• Poor attendance or performance during coursework may affect status within the SRHS apprenticeship program or healthcare system.
• Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area including the partnering nursing program campus with the employee providing his/her own transportation.