Nursing Intern - Medical Surgical Unit

Ascension

Jun 15, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Healthcare
Detroit

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.

Responsibilities

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 will my responsibilities be as a Nursing Intern on the Medical Surgical Unit?

As a Nursing Intern on the Medical Surgical Unit, your responsibilities will include providing direct nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse, adhering to established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.

What kind of supervision will I receive as a Nursing Intern on the Medical Surgical Unit?

You will receive supervision from a registered nurse while providing direct nursing care on the Medical Surgical Unit.

Will I have the opportunity to learn and practice clinical skills during my internship on the Medical Surgical Unit?

Yes, as a Nursing Intern on the Medical Surgical Unit, you will have the opportunity to learn and practice clinical skills under the guidance of experienced healthcare professionals.

Ascension

A faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care.

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Employees

1999

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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.