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Nursing Intern - Orthopedics

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Ascension

8d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Racine

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma/GED, be in your final 2 semesters of an RN program, obtain BLS within 30 days, and work 8 hours weekly while in school.
  • You will provide direct nursing care, assist with daily living activities, take vital signs, document observations, help develop care plans, and perform tasks like transporting patients and environmental services.

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.
  • Additional Preferences
  • Candidates must be in their final 2 semesters of their RN program.
  • Candidates must be able to work 8 hours per week while classes are in session, and pick up additional shifts during college breaks.

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 is the schedule for the Nursing Intern position?

The schedule is 8 hours per week and is flexible to support class schedules.

Where is this Nursing Intern position located?

This position is located at All Saints Hospital in Racine, WI.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Nursing Intern in Orthopedics?

The primary responsibilities include providing direct nursing care under supervision, assisting patients with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, observing patient status, documenting observations, and assisting with care plans.

What are the educational requirements for this position?

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

Is a BLS certification required for this position?

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

Are there any preferences for candidates applying for this Nursing Intern position?

Yes, candidates must be in their final 2 semesters of their RN program and should be able to work 8 hours per week while classes are in session, with the ability to pick up additional shifts during college breaks.

What kind of benefits does this position offer?

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, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities to give back to the community.

What is the mission of Ascension Wisconsin?

The mission of Ascension Wisconsin is to provide compassionate, personalized care to the communities they serve, empowering associates to give back and positively impact their communities.

Does Ascension provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Ascension is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected statuses.

Can individuals who are military members or veterans apply for this position?

Yes, Ascension is a military-friendly organization that supports the career flexibility and 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.