Nursing Apprentice I (NA1) - Acute Care - Ortho/Trauma
Core
Nursing Apprentice I performs basic patient care activities under direct RN supervision in an acute care ortho/trauma setting, assisting with personal care, monitoring vitals, and documenting patient status.
Role type
Nursing Apprentice I (clinical student)
Builds
Patient care support and unit maintenance
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care / Orthopedics & Trauma
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Basic patient care, vital signs monitoring, blood glucose measurement, intake/output recording, personal care assistance, documentation compliance, interprofessional collaboration, critical thinking, cultural competency
Preferred skills
Lean principles, EHR documentation familiarity
Technologies
EHR
Responsibilities
Monitor vital signs and record intake/output; assist patients with bathing, grooming, and eating; report abnormal findings to nursing staff; maintain unit cleanliness; develop clinical skills through observation and supervised practice; collaborate on healthcare consumer throughput and quality improvement.
Seniority
Entry-level, supervised student