Overview

St. Luke's is recruiting for our widely known Nursing Apprenticeship program, referred to as SNAP.

This employment experience will provide you with the opportunity to expand your nursing knowledge and critical thinking skills while working in direct patient care alongside experienced nursing professionals.

The St. Luke's Nurse Apprenticeship Program (SNAP) experience is designed to provide a supportive, positive, acute care experience for students to apply critical thinking and nursing knowledge while functioning in the role of a nurse apprentice. The purpose is to build relationships, gain knowledge and exposure to the benefits of a nursing career at St. Luke's Health System.

Two pathways to choose - Unit-based or floating!

This year we have expanded this program due to its popularity. We will have some positions that are unit-based in any of our Treasure Valley Hospitals, or float pool positions that travel to all 3 hospitals.

Time Commitment:

Full time - May 2024 - July 2024 (Program starts in May for 10-15 weeks dependent on school curriculum)

Flex schedule - August 2024 - May 2025 (One 12-hour shift a month)

Program requirements:

• Completed junior year of a four-year accredited baccalaureate program in nursing OR completed the 1st year of an accredited ADN College
• Letter from the Idaho State Board of Nursing verifying qualifications to function as a Nurse Apprentice/Nurse Intern.
• Current AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers certificate.
• 2 year commitment

Career Pathing - Go from SNAP to STAR!

Once you have completed your first year as a SNAP, your next opportunity would have you apply and move to our STAR Residency Training Program! Join all our new graduate RNs in our year-long STAR Residency Program to help you transition from a student nurse to successfully taking a full patient load.

Benefits - when you are full time.

• Medical/Dental/Vision - Start the 1st of the month following your start date
• Retirement plans (403b) - No vesting period!
• Paid time off (Vacation, holidays and short-term disability)
• Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Air St. Luke's
• Healthy U wellness plan
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement & Scholarships
• Adoption Reimbursement
• and many more...

Top 3 Awards and Accreditations!

• Boise Magnet designation for the 5th consecutive year! Adding us to an eligible group of hospitals who have been designated since 2001.
• Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals in the US!
• ACEN accredited for our STAR nurse residency program

MV SNAP Recruiter:

Sarah McLaughlin

mclaughs@slhs.org

208-381-6541

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Responsibilities

The Nurse Apprentice, under supervision of a registered nurse, performs basic patient care procedures to support the unit/clinic health care team.

- Performs various patient care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients.- Assists in identifying patient needs and determining priority of care. Provides care to patients with conditions common to the unit/area of assignment.- Documents information in patient record.- Performs various direct patient care activities under the delegated supervision of a Registered Nurse and in alignment with validated competencies consistent with approved protocols, policies, and procedures.- Communicates information with patient care providers and other staff members to facilitate patient care.- Performs tasks and procedures as ordered by the provider under the delegated supervision of a Registered Nurse consistent with approved protocols, policies, and procedures.- Performs tasks that require a unique body of knowledge and skills for that area of service.- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be enrolled in an accredited school of nursing (ACEN, CCNE, or CNEA accreditations)
• Must have completed their 1st full year of an ADN program or the junior year of a BSN program.
• Experience: 0 years's experience
• Licenses/Certifications:
• Nurse Apprentice Letter from the State Board of Nursing. The Nurse Apprentice is able to remain in the Nurse Apprentice position following graduation while awaiting RN or GN Licensure or 90 days whichever comes first.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Why St. Luke's

A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke's Health System. We are the state's largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We're proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence.

About McCall

McCall is a scenic mountain town located in central Idaho, just two hours north of Boise. This small town of fewer than 3,000 year-round residents provides all the best in mountain living with fresh air, breathtaking vistas, and recreation opportunities right out your front door. Originally a logging community, McCall is now known for its Winter Carnival, extended winters and one of the highest average snowfalls in the state. It's a great place to live and work, and St. Luke's is proud to be part of this close-knit, friendly community.

Learn more about what McCall has to offer you:

Payette Lake | Ski at Brundage | Ponderosa State Park | McCall Winter Carnival | McCall Golf | Hot Springs

*St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.