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Nurse Intern - Cardiac ICU

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Ascension

3d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Wichita

AI generated summary

  • You must have a high school diploma/GED, be accepted/enrolled in a nursing program, and obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
  • You will assist with direct patient care, take vital signs, document observations, support care plan development, and help with patient transport and environmental services as directed by your preceptor.

Requirements

  • Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Education:
  • High school diploma/GED required. Must be accepted or enrolled into a Nursing program upon date of hire/transfer and begin classes within 90 days of date of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

  • Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
  • Complete assigned nursing orders as directed by preceptor, including assisting patient with activities of daily living and taking vital signs.
  • Observe patient status and responses. Document and report observations to preceptor or other appropriate staff.
  • Assist preceptor with development of care plan by reporting test results and patient observations.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned, including environmental services and preparing/transporting patients for diagnostic services.

FAQs

What is the schedule for the Nurse Intern position in the Cardiac ICU?

The schedule is part-time for 4 hours during the day shift, from 7am to 7pm.

What are the required qualifications for this role?

A high school diploma or GED is required, and the candidate must be accepted or enrolled in a Nursing program upon hiring and begin classes within 90 days.

Is certification required for this position?

Yes, a BLS Provider certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer date from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Where is Ascension Via Christi St Francis located?

The hospital is located at 929 St Francis St, Wichita, KS 67214.

What types of benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include paid time off (PTO), health insurance options, retirement benefits with employer match, long-term and short-term disability, employee assistance programs (EAP), parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Nurse Intern in the Cardiac ICU?

Responsibilities include providing direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, completing assigned nursing orders, observing and documenting patient status, assisting with care plan development, and performing other assigned tasks.

Does Ascension Via Christi provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Ascension provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to legally protected statuses.

How long has Ascension Via Christi been serving the Kansas communities?

Ascension Via Christi has been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years.

Is there a possibility for career growth within Ascension?

Yes, Ascension offers various career opportunities across multiple hospitals, clinics, and care centers, allowing for career advancement and development.

Does this position allow for military associates to apply their experience?

Yes, Ascension promotes career flexibility and values the unique perspectives and skills that military associates bring to their civilian careers.

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Ascension

A faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1999
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Ascension (www.ascension.org) is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes approximately 156,000 associates and 34,000 aligned providers. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care – including 151 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities – in 21 states and the District of Columbia, while providing a variety of services including physician practice management, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, clinical care management, information services, risk management, and contracting through Ascension’s own group purchasing organization.