About the role#
The Student Nurse Apprentice Program (SNAP) offers paid clinical hours for nursing students graduating in May 2027. This program provides an opportunity to build clinical skills and confidence in a Med-Surg or PCU setting. Participants commit to working in the same department as a Registered Nurse for two years following graduation. After completing clinical hours, apprentices continue working 8 hours per pay period in an apprentice, LPN, or PCT capacity.
What you'll do#
- Provide direct patient care to support licensed professional nurses.
- Collect vital patient information and report changes in condition to the RN.
- Assist patients with daily living activities, phlebotomy, and point of care testing.
- Document all patient care activities and interactions.
- Support fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures.
- Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance activities.
- Act as a 1:1 patient safety sitter when necessary.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in the final year of an accredited RN or BSN program.
- No prior work experience is required.
- No specific licenses or certifications are required.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbia, Missouri at Boone Hospital Center.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time and paid position.
- Work Modality: On-site.
About Boone Health
Boone Health operates as a nonprofit regional referral center based in Columbia, Missouri. Founded in 1921, the organization provides medical services across specialties including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and obstetrics. It currently employs over 1,300 people and maintains a facility that includes a nine-story patient bed tower. The hospital serves the health care needs of mid-Missourians.
How to get in at Boone Health
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