**Apprentice Nurse Program** Baystate Health—western Massachusetts’s premier healthcare provider and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), a Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence—is hiring for the **Apprentice Nurse Program (ANP) on South Wing 6.** **PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:** This position provides an opportunity for students who would like to gain experience in a fast-paced, acute care nursing environment. This position is offered to nursing students actively enrolled in a RN nursing program accredited through the ACEN or CCNE. **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:** + The Apprentice Nurse will function in a supportive role to a Registered Nurse and work collaboratively with the health care team in the management of patient care. This position allows the student to gain experience in providing care to a diverse patient population and to develop strong communication and organizational skills. + The Apprentice Nurse will perform direct patient care (hygiene, skin care, mobility and assistance with elimination needs), obtain and record vital signs, collect laboratory specimens, document intake/output, communicate effectively with patients/staff, promote patient safety and function as a team member within the health system. + Professional development, support and encouragement to enhance confidence and skills + Exposure to a range of diagnoses **SCHEDULE:** + Apprentice Nurse I- Must work a minimum of 200 hours annually, excluding orientation time. ANP I will work 36 hours in a 12-week period. + Apprentice Nurse II- Must work a minimum of 300 hours annually, excluding orientation time.ANP II will work 72 hours in a 12-week period. + This position is at Baystate Medical Center, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield MA **QUALIFICATIONS:** + Graduate of an accredited nursing program- must be able to provide offical transcripts + Current American Heart Association BLS for the Health Care provider CPR Certification required + Current resume **– required with online application** **We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!** **Our compensation philosophy** We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. **You Belong At Baystate** At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people. DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS. **Education:** Assoc of Science in Nursing (Required), Bachelor of Nursing Degree **Certifications:** Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.