NSPIRE - F/T Day

Hackensack Meridian Health - Neptune City, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Neptune City, NJ

Hospitals

About the position

The Nurse Apprentice NSPIRE program at Hackensack Meridian Health is designed for newly graduated nurses to undergo a twelve-week practice immersion curriculum before entering a twelve-month nurse residency program. This role focuses on providing a comprehensive introduction to nursing within various clinical environments, allowing participants to observe and practice essential skills while preparing for their transition into registered nursing roles after passing the NCLEX exam.

Responsibilities

• Learns and understands the Nursing Strategic Plan and Quality Outcome drivers that impact patient care.
• Attends skill labs/simulation labs, equipment exposure, and immersion opportunities.
• Synthesizes components of assessment in an ongoing and systematic manner focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status.
• May not give medications or initiate Intravenous Therapy.
• Attends and observes selected hospital-wide committee meetings.
• Submits reflections on experiences.
• Gains exposure on how to create a safe patient environment by learning the principles of a high reliability organization.
• Attends and participates in learning experiences with the goal to educate the apprentice on different aspects of nursing at HMH.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Requirements

• Graduate of Associate Degree or BSN program (GPA-minimum 3.0).
• Show proof of Registration for registered nurse licensure exam.
• Ability to work varied days and varied hours.
• The ability to learn quickly in immersive environments.

Nice-to-haves

• Patient Care Technician (PCT) training.