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Nursing Intern - Cardiovascular

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Ascension

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma/GED, acceptance/enrollment in a Nursing program, and BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
  • You will provide direct nursing care, assist with daily living activities, take vital signs, observe and document patient status, aid in care plan development, and support with 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 is the schedule for the Nursing Intern position?

The schedule is PRN, Night Shift, from 7pm to 7am, with a minimum of 1 12-hour shift per pay period (2 weeks) and a rotating weekend and holiday schedule.

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 the date of hire/transfer and begin classes within 90 days of that date.

Is certification required to apply for this job?

Yes, a BLS Provider certification must be obtained within 1 month (30 days) of the hire date or job transfer date, with either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross accepted.

What types of benefits does Ascension Via Christi offer to Nursing Interns?

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

Who will supervise the Nursing Intern?

The Nursing Intern will be supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN).

What are the primary responsibilities of a Nursing Intern in the Cardiovascular department?

Responsibilities include providing direct nursing care, completing assigned nursing orders, observing patient status, assisting with the development of care plans, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Is this position open to applicants with military experience?

Yes, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to support the well-being of military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists.

Where is Ascension Via Christi St. Francis located?

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

What is the mission of Ascension Via Christi?

Ascension Via Christi aims to empower associates to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community, putting their mission, vision, and values at the core of their operations.

How does Ascension Via Christi ensure equal employment opportunities?

Ascension provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants regardless of various protected statuses and follows applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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

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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.