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Nursing Intern - Labor & Delivery

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Ascension

11d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma/GED, enrollment in a Nursing program, and BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
  • You will assist with patient care, take vital signs, document observations, support care plan development, and perform various tasks including preparing patients for procedures.

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 are the working hours for the Nursing Intern position?

The Nursing Intern position is PRN (as needed), with day shifts from 7 AM to 7 PM, and it includes rotating weekends and holidays.

What department will the Nursing Intern be working in?

The Nursing Intern will be working in the Labor and Delivery department.

What are the requirements for this position in terms of education?

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

Is a certification required for this position?

Yes, a BLS Provider certification must be obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire or job transfer date.

What responsibilities will the Nursing Intern have?

The Nursing Intern will provide direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, complete assigned nursing orders, observe and document patient status and responses, assist in care plan development, and perform various tasks including environmental services.

Are there any benefits included with this position?

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

Where is the job located?

The position is located at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph in Wichita, Kansas.

Is Ascension an equal opportunity employer?

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

Does Ascension promote career opportunities for military personnel?

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

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.