Description
Build your future in nursing while gaining experience that matters today.
As a Nurse Apprentice at St. Luke's, you'll work alongside experienced nurses, provide direct patient care, and develop the clinical skills and confidence needed for a successful RN career. If you have at least 12 months remaining in your ADN or BSN program, this is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact from day one.
Winter Break Orientation
Selected candidates must be available to attend orientation during winter break.
Orientation Schedule
Monday-Wednesday (Virtual)
* Start: 7:30 a.m. or 8:00 a.m.
* End: 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday-Friday (In-Person)
Start building the skills, confidence, and experience that will shape your nursing career. Join St. Luke's and make a difference while you learn.
Available Opportunities
* Boise Medical/Surgical Units
* Meridian Medical/Surgical Units
* Full-Time: Three 12-hour shifts per week
* Part-Time: Two 12-hour shifts per week
* Night Shift: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Why Choose St. Luke's?
* Hands-on patient care experience
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Mentorship from experienced nursing professionals
* Opportunity to build relationships and clinical skills that support future RN career growth
* Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
* Growth and advancement opportunities within Idaho's leading health system
Unit Highlights
Boise - 6 East Medical/Surgical
A fast-paced, 35-bed unit that offers an exceptional learning environment for aspiring nurses.
Highlights include:
* Typical RN-to-patient ratio: 1:5
* Typical CNA-to-patient ratio: 1:8-10
* Center of Excellence for Bariatric Care for more than 10 years
* Care for a diverse patient population including:
* Colorectal
* Urology
* Vascular
* Gynecological
* General Acute Care Surgery
* Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery
* Cystic Fibrosis patients
* General medical patients
* Exclusive provider of Whipple surgery care in Idaho
Meridian - Medical/Surgical 6
A collaborative unit caring for patients with:
* Acute medical conditions
* Surgical recovery needs
* Cardiac conditions
* Respiratory illnesses
* Multidisciplinary, patient-centered care
* Strong teamwork among nurses, physicians, therapists, pharmacists, social workers, and care coordinators
* Opportunities to pursue specialty certifications in:
* Medical-Surgical Nursing
* Pain Management
* Orthopedics
* Neurology
Meridian - Medical/Surgical 5 (Surgical)
Care for postoperative patients recovering from:
* Orthopedic procedures
* Spine surgery
* Plastic and reconstructive surgery
* Urologic surgery
* General surgery
Qualifications
* Current enrollment in an accredited ADN or BSN nursing program
* Current Idaho Nurse Apprentice Registration
* Current BLS certification (or ability to obtain before start date)
At St. Luke's, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission - and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.
St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.