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Nursing Intern - Cardiovascular

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Ascension

3d 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 acceptance/enrollment in a Nursing program starting within 90 days of hire or transfer.
  • You will assist with direct patient care, take vital signs, document observations, report to your preceptor, help develop care plans, and support tasks like patient transport and environmental services.

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 department will the Nursing Intern be working in?

The Nursing Intern will be working in the Cardiovascular department.

What is the work schedule for this position?

The position is PRN, with day shifts from 7am to 7pm, requiring a minimum of one 12-hour shift per pay period, along with a rotating weekend and holiday schedule.

Where is the job location?

The job location is at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, located at 929 N Saint Francis St, Wichita, KS 67214.

What type of benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options, retirement benefits, 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 primary responsibilities of the Nursing Intern?

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

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 hire and begin classes within 90 days.

What certification is required for this job?

A BLS Provider certification is required within 30 days of hire, accepted from either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

What is the mission of Ascension Via Christi?

Ascension Via Christi is committed to providing healing and care to communities in Kansas for over 135 years, emphasizing opportunities for associates to enhance their lives and positively impact their communities.

Is this position open to military veterans?

Yes, Ascension is a military-friendly organization that supports career flexibility and offers various benefits to assist military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists.

How does Ascension ensure equal employment opportunities?

Ascension provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and other legally protected statuses, in accordance with applicable laws.

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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.