About the role#
This Student Nurse Apprentice Program (SNAP) offers paid clinical hours in Medical-Surgical or Progressive Care units for students graduating in December 2026. This role provides an opportunity to secure a Graduate Nurse position early. You will build clinical skills and confidence during your final semester. After completing your clinical hours, you will continue working 8 hours per pay period in an apprentice, LPN, or PCT capacity. This position is eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus, tuition support, and entry into an accredited Nurse Residency Program.
What you'll do#
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and perform vital signs, intake and output monitoring, and prevention measures for falls and pressure ulcers.
- Collect clinical data and report changes in patient status to the nursing team.
- Help nurses with patient and family education.
- Document all patient care activities.
- Act as a 1:1 patient safety sitter when necessary.
- Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance activities.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in the final year of an accredited RN or BSN program.
- No prior work or supervisory experience is required.
- No specific licenses or certifications are required.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbia, Missouri.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Work 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.
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