Student Nurse Apprentice

Posted on 10/7/2025

The University of Kansas Hospital

The University of Kansas Hospital

No salary listed

Kansas City, KS, USA + 1 more

More locations: Olathe, KS, USA

In Person

Position Title

Student Nurse ApprenticeBell Hospital, Olathe Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

As a current professional nursing student, this role provides clinical support to patients with the oversight of leadership and the students' affiliated school. This position provides direct and indirect care for assigned patients under the direction and supervision of an RN and in alignment with organizational and departmental policies and procedures. The Student Nurse Apprentice will work in this role for 200 hours during the semester for their clinical capstone. Upon completion of the 200 hours, they will transition into the associated campus role: Nurse Associate at the KC campus and Student Nurse Intern at the Olathe campus.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

  • Deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality care to an assigned group of patients, under the direct supervision of an RN.
  • Utilize the nursing process to work in collaboration within the healthcare team, implementing and documenting individualized plans of care, incorporating age-specific considerations, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching.
  • Assist with tests and procedures.
  • Performs patient rounds and answer call lights immediately, using excellent customer service techniques.  Promptly reports any unusual incidents and/or any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to the RN preceptor.
  • Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
  • Uses technology appropriately, whether entering or securing data in the electronic medical record.
  • Practice time management, prioritization, and self-motivation to promote a positive and effective learning environment.
  • Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending inservices and meetings.
  • Identify and report potential or actual concerns, medical errors, and/or near misses that could impact patient, visitor, or associate safety.
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.


Required Education and Experience

  • High School Graduate
  • Enrollment in an accredited nursing program and completion of a "Fundamentals of Nursing" or "Med/Surg" course
  • The Student Nurse Apprentice will work in this role for 200 hours during the semester for their clinical capstone. Upon completion of the 200 hours, they will transition into the associated campus role: Nurse Associate at the KC campus and Student Nurse Intern at the Olathe campus.


Preferred Education and Experience

  • Previous healthcare experience


Required Licensure and Certification

  • CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days

Time Type:

Part time

Job Requisition ID:

R-47175

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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