Nurse Apprentice Rapid Treatment Unit - Full-time

**Job Description:** The Nurse Apprentice works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) in the clinical setting and participates appropriately in the patient care delivery process. The Nurse Apprentice is expected to work at least 12 hours per week during their last semester, as allowed under the State of Utah guidelines for a Nurse Apprentice. Start Date: May 1, 2026 **Essential Functions** + Routinely observes, discusses, and demonstrates understanding of the steps in the nursing process and how the patient plan of care is developed, implemented, and revised to meet the needs of the patient (under direct supervision of an RN). + **Assessment:** Collects patient data (e.g., vital signs) and reports significant changes in patient condition to the supervising RN. Completes accurate documentation, which is verified by the supervising RN. + **Evaluation:** Reports patient responses to treatments and collaborates with the RN regarding changes requiring modification of nursing interventions to meet patient needs. **May also assist an RN with the following (1:1 supervision required):** + Arterial line (ART) line blood draws + Blood transfusion + IV therapy + Oral medication administration + Initiating tube feedings **Skills** + Patient Care + Vital Signs + Nursing Process + Nursing + Supervision + Nursing Interventions + Care Planning + Intravenous Therapies + Medication Administration + Medication Preparation \#newgradRN **Minimum Qualifications** + Licensed and registered as a Nurse Apprentice with the state of Utah + Enrolled in an accredited nursing school program + Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers **Physical Requirements** + Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. + Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. + Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. + Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. + Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) + May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. + For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. **Location:** Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital **Work City:** Salt Lake City **Work State:** Utah **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 36 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $28.76 - $28.76 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice.