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Nursing Intern

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Ascension

17d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma/GED, BLS certification within 30 days, and must be accepted or enrolled in a nursing program starting within 90 days of hire/transfer.
  • You will provide direct nursing care, assist with daily living activities, take vital signs, observe and document patient status, help develop care plans, and perform various support tasks as needed.

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 nurse, 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 Nursing Intern position in?

This Nursing Intern position is in the Behavioral Health department.

What is the work schedule for this internship?

The work schedule is part-time, requiring 8 hours per week during the nights.

Where is the hospital located?

The hospital is located in Racine, WI.

What are the benefits offered for this position?

Benefits 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?

Responsibilities include providing direct nursing care under supervision, completing assigned nursing orders, observing patient status, documenting and reporting observations, assisting in the development of care plans, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

What are the licensure/certification requirements for this position?

A BLS Provider certification is required to be obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer date.

What educational background is required for the Nursing Intern role?

A high school diploma or GED is required, along with acceptance or enrollment in a nursing program upon hiring and beginning classes within 90 days.

Is there any additional preference for candidates applying for this position?

No additional preferences are noted for candidates applying for this position.

Why should someone join Ascension Wisconsin's team?

Joining Ascension Wisconsin provides rewarding career opportunities in healthcare, allowing individuals to deliver compassionate, personalized care to the communities they serve while enhancing their career path.

Does Ascension provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Ascension is an equal employment opportunity employer, ensuring fair treatment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, and other legally protected statuses.

Does Ascension participate in E-Verify?

No, this ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

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

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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.