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Nurse Intern/Tech - Cardiothoracic ICU

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Ascension

2mo ago

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

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 classes within 90 days of hire/transfer.
  • You will provide nursing care under supervision, assist with daily living activities, document patient observations, support care plan development, and help with environmental and patient transport 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 Nurse Intern/Tech position?

The schedule is PRN, requiring one 12-hour shift per pay period (every two weeks), from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Where is the Ascension Via Christi St Francis located?

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

What benefits does this position offer?

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

What are the educational requirements for this position?

A high school diploma or GED is required. The candidate must be accepted or enrolled in a nursing program upon hire and begin classes within 90 days.

What certifications are required for the Nurse Intern/Tech position?

A BLS Provider certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer date, with certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Who will I be working under in this position?

You will be providing nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).

What types of tasks will I be responsible for in this role?

Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily living activities, taking vital signs, observing patient status, documenting and reporting observations, and assisting with care plan development.

How long has Ascension Via Christi been providing care to Kansas communities?

Ascension Via Christi has been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years.

Is the organization an equal opportunity employer?

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

Does Ascension have specific provisions 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.