**Overview** As a Nursing Apprentice II at CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake, you'll perform the primary functions of a registered nurse in assigning, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of all assigned patients of all ages (neonates/infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics). You'll manage all assigned personal supplies and equipment and promote teamwork with all members of the health care team. The Nursing Apprentice adheres to performance standards designated for their position. **Benefits:** While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance **About Us:** Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital accredited by The Joint Commission licensed by the North Dakota State Department of Health and certified by the Department of Health and Human Services for participation in the Medicare Program. Our hospital has been committed to providing patients quality medical treatment in the Lake Region area and surrounding communities since 1902. **Responsibilities** + Performs nursing assessments in a timely manner. Initiates and revises plan of care according to individual patient needs. + Participates in interdisciplinary care conferencing and discharge planning as appropriate to patient needs. + Utilizes nursing process and demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care. + Administers medications using the five rights: right medication, right dose, right route, right patient, and right time. + Demonstrates knowledge of medication action, indication, and possible side effects. + Administers therapies and treatments to patients as ordered by the physician and in accordance with policies and procedures, state licensure, regulations, and certifications, based on experience and training. + Applies principles of pain management appropriately. Implements patient education programs and provides health teaching to patients and/or significant others. + Prepares or directs the preparation of necessary equipment, supplies, or instruments and assists the physician and/or designated personnel with procedures, treatments, or examinations as indicated. + Delegates and supervises nursing care appropriately considering patient needs and competencies of nursing personnel. + Demonstrates knowledge of floor stock and assists in maintaining the cleanliness and function of the unit. + Performs all assigned duties and responsibilities in compliance with Standards of Care, Standards of Practice, and Departmental Policies and Procedures. + Performs duties of charge nurse as assigned, supervising and assisting with implementation of patient plan of care. + Assists with nursing care of the OB of postpartum mother and infant under direction and supervision of OB nurse. **Qualifications** + Attending school of Associate of Science in Nursing. + Licensed Practical Nurse in State of ND, + American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS). + Must be accepted into an approved apprenticeship program. **Pay Range** $18.83 - $25.89 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.