About the role#
The Apprentice Nurse Student role provides an opportunity for nursing students to gain experience in an acute care environment. You will work in a supportive role to a Registered Nurse and collaborate with the health care team to manage patient care. This position rotates among medical, surgical, and cardiac adult inpatient floors at Heywood Hospital.
What you'll do#
- Provide patient care based on established standards under the direction of a licensed nurse.
- Assist patients with daily activities, including personal hygiene, mobility, ambulation, turning, and transfers.
- Collect basic health data, including vital signs, heights, weights, and fluid intake and output.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient information.
- Communicate patient updates to the health care team and participate in bedside shift reports.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including infection control precautions and identifying safety risks.
- Perform unit tasks such as maintaining white boards, unit logs, and glucometer quality control checks.
- Participate in educational programs and in-services to support professional development.
What you'll need#
- High school degree or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in an accredited Registered Nurse nursing program.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
- Successful completion of at least one clinical rotation, including Fundamentals, or six months of direct patient care experience.
- A current resume.
Location & details#
- Location: Gardner, Massachusetts.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: This is a per diem role with rolling availability. During school breaks, you must be available for 24 to 32 hours per week. You will work 8 or 12 hour shifts, which may include days, evenings, or nights, based on hospital needs.
About Heywood Healthcare
Heywood Healthcare is an independent community healthcare system founded in 1907. It operates two hospitals in Massachusetts along with a medical group that manages multiple primary care and specialty facilities. The system serves patients across north central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Its clinical specialties include orthopedics, behavioral health, and cardiology.
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