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Ascension

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
  • Nashville

AI generated summary

  • You must have a BLS certification within 30 days, a high school diploma/GED, and be accepted or enrolled in a Nursing program, starting classes within 90 days of hire/transfer.
  • You will assist in direct patient care, document observations, take vital signs, support care plan development, and help with environmental tasks and patient transport for diagnostics.

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 required.

Responsibilities

  • Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), provides 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 Nursing Intern position?

The schedule for the Nursing Intern position is flexible 12-hour shifts.

Where is the job location for the Nursing Intern role?

The job location for the Nursing Intern role is at Ascension, Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN.

What are the benefits provided for the Nursing Intern?

The benefits for the Nursing Intern 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 educational requirements for this position?

The educational requirements for this position include a high school diploma/GED and being accepted or enrolled in a nursing program, with classes starting within 90 days of hire.

Is prior nursing experience required for this internship?

No prior nursing experience is required, but candidates must be accepted into a nursing program upon hiring.

What is the duration of the Nursing Intern program?

The Nursing Intern program lasts for 12 months, and candidates must be in the Nashville, TN area for the duration of the program.

Are there any specific requirements for licensure or certification?

Yes, candidates must obtain a BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire or job transfer.

Do we offer summer-only internship opportunities?

No, summer-only internship opportunities are not available; candidates are required to commit to the full 12 months.

What is the mission of Ascension?

Ascension's mission encompasses delivering compassionate, personalized care and empowering associates to give back and make a positive impact in their community.

Does Ascension provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Ascension is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides opportunities to all associates and applicants without discrimination based on various protected statuses.

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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.