About the role#
This Student Nurse Apprentice Program (SNAP) offers paid clinical hours for nursing students graduating in May 2027. Participants gain hands-on experience in Med-Surg or PCU units, including Cardiology, Medical Specialties, Oncology/Neurology, Orthopedics, and Surgical Specialties. This program requires a two-year commitment to work in the selected department as a Registered Nurse following graduation.
What you'll do#
- Provide direct patient care to support licensed professional nurses and ensure a safe environment.
- Collect vital patient information and report changes in condition to the RN.
- Assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output monitoring, and fall or pressure ulcer prevention.
- Perform phlebotomy, foley care, and point of care testing as requested.
- Document all patient care activities and assist with patient and family education.
- Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance activities, including serving as a patient safety sitter when necessary.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in the final year of an accredited RN or BSN program.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- No prior experience is required.
- No specific licenses or certifications are required.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbia, Missouri.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
About Boone Health
Boone Health operates as a nonprofit regional referral center based in Columbia, Missouri. Founded in 1921, the organization provides medical services across specialties including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and obstetrics. It currently employs over 1,300 people and maintains a facility that includes a nine-story patient bed tower. The hospital serves the health care needs of mid-Missourians.
How to get in at Boone Health
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