Nurse Apprenticeship Program
Full-Time Position
Start Date of Program: TBD
Position Summary:
Hawaii Care Choices Nurse Apprenticeship Program supports new graduate nurses as they transition from the classroom to the nursing profession. Our one-year program provides new graduates a supportive framework, blended with opportunities for continued learning experiences to build cognitive and critical thinking skills.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Nurse Apprenticeship program is a one-year program designed to facilitate the transition of the newly graduated nurse or registered nurse with less than one-year acute care experience into the work setting. Program highlights include (time commitment will vary according to unit specialty)
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Classroom training
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Hands-on learning
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Simulation Lab
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Interaction with preceptors and clinical end of life care nurses
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Continued education throughout the year
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Nurse Apprenticeship positions are available
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Some specialty areas will have a more detailed orientation with increased time and commitment
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Continued training and mentoring throughout the first year of employment
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Advanced certification available
Educational and Experience Requirements
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Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and have less than one year of acute care nursing experience (please include official transcript of degree)
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Must have RN license or be licensed-eligible in the state
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Out-of-state new graduates must have NCLEX scheduled by the time the apprenticeship program begins
Hours
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Determined based on rotation of care
Commitment
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The nurse apprenticeship program is a two-year commitment (one year training and one year of home care work depending on placement)
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Must attend all classes and finish all course work to complete the program
COVID-19 EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: COVID-19 vaccine is a condition of employment with Hawaii Care Choices. After receiving a final offer of employment, all prospective HiCARE employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All new employees are required to provide confirmation of their vaccinated status by presenting a CDC card or VAMS certificate prior to their start date.
For any questions regarding the program please reach out to Brittany HR Generalist at: careers@hawaiicarechoices.org
You will be redirected to our application and assessment site, please set aside approximately 45 minutes to complete.
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