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Nurse Intern/Tech - Cardiac ICU

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Ascension

Jul 10

Applications are closed

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

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

  • 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/Tech position in the Cardiac ICU?

The position offers a PRN schedule, requiring (1) 12-hour shift per pay period, from 7pm to 7am.

Where is the job location for the Nurse Intern/Tech position?

The job is located at Ascension Via Christi St Francis, 929 St Francis St, Wichita, KS 67214.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Nurse Intern/Tech?

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nurse Intern/Tech will provide direct nursing care, complete assigned nursing orders, observe and document patient status, assist in care plan development, and perform various tasks including environmental services and patient transport for diagnostic services.

What are the educational requirements for this position?

A high school diploma or GED is required, and candidates must be accepted or enrolled in a nursing program by the date of hire or transfer and begin classes within 90 days of that date.

What certification must be obtained after hiring for this role?

Employees must obtain a BLS Provider certification within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date, with training from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

What benefits are offered with this position?

Benefits include paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options, retirement benefits with employer matching, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities to give back to the community.

Is the Nurse Intern/Tech position part of a larger healthcare organization?

Yes, this position is part of Ascension, a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system serving Kansas communities for over 135 years.

What commitment does Ascension have regarding equal employment opportunities?

Ascension is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other legally protected statuses.

How does Ascension support military families and veterans?

As a military-friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers various benefits to support the well-being of military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists.

What should applicants be aware of regarding employment offers from Ascension?

Applicants should be cautious of fraudulent job offers, as Ascension will only make offers to those who have applied through their official application process and will never solicit money or banking information from candidates.

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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.