Student Nurse Apprentice Program SNAP - Winter 2026 Graduates - Paid Clinical Hours, Med-Surg or PCU

About the role#

The Student Nurse Apprentice Program (SNAP) offers nursing students graduating in Winter 2026 the opportunity to complete paid clinical hours in a Medical-Surgical or Progressive Care Unit during their final semester. This program is designed to enhance clinical skills, self-confidence, and critical thinking. Following the completion of clinical hours, participants continue working 8 hours per pay period in a Nurse Apprentice, LPN, or PCT role. This position is considered safety-sensitive, requiring the ability to maintain a constant state of alertness.

What you'll do#

• Implement direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADL), perform vital signs, monitor intake and output, and carry out fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures.
• Collect clinical data and report changes in patient status to the nursing team.
• Assist with patient and family education.
• Document all patient care activities provided.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance activities, including acting as a 1:1 patient safety sitter when necessary.

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 to apply.

Location & details#

• Location: Columbia, Missouri.
• Term: Winter 2027.
• Modality: On-site.
• Employment type: Full-time, paid position.