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Nurse Intern/Tech - General Surgery & Trauma

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Ascension

1mo ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma/GED, BLS certification within 30 days, and to be accepted or enrolled in a Nursing program, starting classes within 90 days of hire/transfer.
  • You will provide direct nursing care, assist with daily living activities, monitor patient status, document observations, support care plan development, and help with patient transport and environmental tasks.

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 department is this position for?

This position is for the General Surgery & Trauma department.

What is the schedule for this role?

The schedule is PRN, with a Day Shift consisting of one 12-hour shift per pay period, from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Where is the hospital located?

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

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options, retirement benefits, long-term and short-term disability, employee assistance programs (EAP), parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities to give back to the community.

What are the licensing requirements for this job?

You must obtain a BLS Provider certification within one month (30 days) of hire or job transfer date from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

What educational qualifications are needed?

A high school diploma or GED is required, and you must be accepted or enrolled in a Nursing program upon date of hire/transfer, beginning classes within 90 days of hire/transfer.

What are the main responsibilities of this position?

Responsibilities include providing direct nursing care under supervision, completing nursing orders, observing patient status, assisting in care plan development, and performing other assigned tasks.

Why should I join Ascension Via Christi?

Ascension Via Christi has been providing care to Kansas communities for over 135 years and offers diverse career opportunities along with a mission to positively impact the community.

Does Ascension have an equal employment opportunity policy?

Yes, Ascension provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants regardless of various protected statuses.

Is military experience supported in this organization?

Yes, Ascension is a military-friendly organization that promotes career flexibility and offers benefits to support military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists.

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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.