Nursing Apprentice I (NA1) - Acute Care - Medical/Oncology at Denver Health in Denver, CO

Job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Nursing Apprentice I (NA1) - Acute Care - Medical/Oncology to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department 9A Med/Surg Telemetry Medicine/Surgical Oncology (9 East) Nurses on this unit obtain an Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Provider credential and administer chemotherapy to inpatients. 9A is an innovative unit. Trying new things and developing new processes allow staff to work at the highest level of licensure and certification. Telemetry Medicine (9 West): Since June of 2020, 9A has been caring for COVID-19 patients and we excel in high acuity medical protocols that were developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. 9A is often seen as a pipeline to critical care, the Emergency Department, and other departments within the hospital due to the unique skills learned while caring for 9A patients. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5 patient ratio and our CNA-to-patient ratio is 1:12 most days. Job Summary The Nursing Apprentice, under the direct supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities. The Nursing Apprentice role allows nursing students an opportunity to enhance clinical skills in a hospital environment while still enrolled in an ADN or BSN program. The Nursing Apprentice I adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics (2015) to provide care to all patients. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute". Essential Functions : Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to, monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output. (30%) Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, grooming and eating. (10%) Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. (10%) Assists with keeping unit(s) and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly. (10%) Develop specific clinical nurse skills through observation of experts and supervised, hands-on experience. (10%) Documentation that complies with clinical guidelines. (10%) Partners with interprofessional team on healthcare consumer throughput by proactively solving problems related to capacity and healthcare consumer flow. (10%) Collaborates with interprofessional teams to incorporate Lean principles for quality improvement initiatives. (10%) Education : Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Required Work Experience : less than 1 year Must have successfully completed Med/Surg 1 at time of application with the ability to provide transcript with grade. Required Licenses : BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action. Ability to ensure confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities or to improve a patient’s care. Ability to ensure all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided. Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status a