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Nursing Intern

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Ascension

4d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Destin

AI generated summary

  • You must have a high school diploma/GED, be accepted or enrolled in a Nursing program, and obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
  • You will provide direct nursing care, assist with daily living activities, monitor patients, document observations, support care plan development, and handle various tasks including patient transport.

Requirements

  • Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. 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 department for the Nursing Intern position?

The department for the Nursing Intern position is Float Staff.

What is the work schedule for this position?

The work schedule for this position is per diem days.

Where is the position located?

The Nursing Intern position is located at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast in Destin, Florida.

What benefits are offered to Nursing Interns?

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

What are the responsibilities of a Nursing Intern?

The responsibilities include providing direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), completing assigned nursing orders, observing patient status and responses, documenting observations, assisting in the development of care plans, and performing other assigned tasks.

What are the educational requirements for this position?

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

Is BLS certification required for this position?

Yes, a BLS Provider certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer date.

Are there any additional preferences for candidates applying for this position?

No additional preferences are specified for candidates applying for the Nursing Intern position.

Why should I join Ascension Sacred Heart?

Joining Ascension Sacred Heart provides an opportunity to work in a leading healthcare provider organization offering high-quality care, personal and professional growth, and the ability to make a positive impact in the community.

Is Ascension an equal employment opportunity employer?

Yes, Ascension provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, and other legally protected statuses.

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

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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.