Wisconsin Youth Apprentice - Nurse Assistant - St. Mary's Hospital Madison

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital – Madison

Worker Type:
Intern/Temporary (Trainee)

Are you an upcoming high school junior or senior interested in a healthcare career? Join SSM Health as a Youth Apprentice and gain hands‑on experience, mentorship, and skills for in‑demand healthcare roles all while earning $17/hour at one of our Wisconsin locations. Unlock your potential and make a difference starting now!

Youth Apprentices in nurse aide roles join a dedicated nursing team providing the excellent patient care we’ve come to be known for. You will work with a nurse mentor who will help guide your training while providing ongoing support in the role. If direct patient care is exciting for you and you’ve already completed the Wisconsin Nurse Aide certification training with a passing score on the state exam, this could be the perfect role for you.

• Passing score on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide certification exam
• High school junior or senior
• 16 years of age
• Must be authorized and approved by the Wisconsin Youth Apprentice Program in accordance with your local school criteria
• Reliable transportation to get to and from work
• Satisfactory progress towards graduation
• Commit to completing 450 hours at the jobsite (10‑15 hours/week)
• Demonstrated maturity and responsibility
• Skill with attending to details, excellent attendance and a strong work ethic
• Foster a culture of caring through interpersonal relationships and communication

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
• Collects and documents data for the admission assessment, reassessment and/or scheduling appointments or surgeries at specific times for patient population. May document and provide appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment. Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.
• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
• In an inpatient environment, responsibilities may also include the following: answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds. Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
• In an inpatient environment, prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated. Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
• In an outpatient environment, manages referrals for medical and surgical specialist appointments. Provides assistance in patient care to patients three years of age or older.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SSM Health is a Catholic, not‑for‑profit health care system serving the health needs of communities across the Midwest in Wisconsin, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Missouri. We are committed to providing exceptional health care services and revealing God’s healing presence to everyone we serve. We’ve received national recognition from U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, Forbes, Health grades, and Becker’s Healthcare in recognition of the quality care and patient experience we provide.

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