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Ascension

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
  • Nashville

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 provide direct nursing care, assist with daily living activities, take vital signs, document observations, support care plan development, and help 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 Registered Nurse (RN), provides 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 is the Nursing Intern position under?

The Nursing Intern position is under the Nursing Administration department.

What is the scheduled shift for this position?

The position offers flexible 12-hour shifts.

Where is the job location for the Nursing Intern position?

The job location is at Ascension, Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN.

What benefits are offered to Nursing Interns?

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

What are the responsibilities of a Nursing Intern?

Responsibilities include providing direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, completing assigned nursing orders, observing and documenting patient status, assisting in care plan development, and performing other assigned tasks.

What are the licensure and certification requirements for this position?

A BLS Provider certification is required to be obtained within 1 month of hire.

What educational qualifications are necessary for the Nursing Intern position?

A high school diploma or GED is required, and the candidate must be accepted or enrolled in a nursing program by the date of hire and start classes within 90 days.

Are there any special considerations for applicants?

Yes, the program is considering December 2025 graduates and beyond, and candidates must be available in the Nashville, TN area for the duration of this 12-month program.

Is there a summer-only internship opportunity available?

No, there are no summer-only internship opportunities available for this position.

What is the mission of Ascension Saint Thomas?

Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with a special focus on individuals living in poverty and those who are most vulnerable.

Does Ascension provide equal employment opportunities?

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

Is this position friendly to military service members?

Yes, Ascension is a military-friendly organization that supports the well-being of military families and empowers associates to apply their military experience to civilian careers.

How can applicants be cautious of fraudulent job offers?

Applicants are advised that Ascension will only make employment offers to those who have applied through the official application process and will not solicit money or banking information.

Does Ascension participate in the E-Verify program?

Yes, Ascension participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

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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.