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Nursing Intern - Neurology Orthopedics

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Ascension

27d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma/GED, BLS certification within 30 days, and be accepted or enrolled in a Nursing program, starting classes within 90 days of hire.
  • You will assist with direct nursing care, support daily living activities, monitor patients, document observations, help develop care plans, and assist with patient transport and environmental tasks.

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 will I be working in as a Nursing Intern?

You will be working in the Neurology Orthopedics department.

What is the schedule for this Nursing Intern position?

The schedule is PRN, with a variable schedule during the day shift from 7 am to 7:30 pm, including weekends and holidays as per policy.

Where is the position located?

The position is located at Ascension Borgess in Kalamazoo, MI.

What kind of benefits are offered for this role?

Benefits include paid time off, various health insurance options, retirement benefits with employer match, long-term and short-term disability, employee assistance programs, parental leave and adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities to give back to the community.

What are the main 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 with care plan development, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

What are the educational requirements for this position?

A high school diploma or GED is required, along with being accepted or enrolled in a nursing program by the date of hire or transfer and beginning classes within 90 days of hire or transfer.

Is there a certification requirement for this Nursing Intern position?

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

Are there any additional preferences for this role?

There are no additional preferences specified for this position.

What is the mission of Ascension?

Ascension's mission is to provide spiritually centered, holistic care that sustains and improves the health of the communities served throughout Michigan.

Does Ascension offer equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Ascension is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides opportunities regardless of various legally protected statuses.

Is there any support for military families?

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

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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.