Nurse Intern Cardiac ICU

Ascension Health; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, KS is seeking a patient care aide who will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support the care team under a preceptor.

The role emphasizes documentation, observation, and helping to develop care plans while maintaining a clean, safe healing environment. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, enrollment in a nursing program within 90 days, and BLS certification within 1 month of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and nursing program enrollment within 90 days.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or within 1 month of hire.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross acceptable credentials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Essential Care: assist with activities of daily living and monitor vital signs.
• Observe patient status and report observations to your preceptor.
• Assist in developing comprehensive care plans with the care team.
• Support unit operations by preparing and transporting patients for diagnostics and maintaining a safe environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma/GED

Nurse Aide

BLS Provider

Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, KS




• Facility: Ascension Via Christi St. Francis




• Specialty: Cardiac ICU




• Schedule: Days | PRN

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver Essential Care: Support your patients' well-being by assisting with activities of daily living and accurately monitoring vital signs, ensuring they feel dignified and cared for.




• Sharpen Your Clinical Eye: Observe patient status and responses firsthand. You'll play a critical role in the care team by documenting and reporting these observations directly to your preceptor.




• Collaborate on Care Planning: Move beyond the basics by assisting your preceptor in developing comprehensive care plans, using your reports on test results and patient observations to help shape clinical outcomes.




• Support the Unit Ecosystem: Take an active role in the flow of the department, from preparing and transporting patients for diagnostic services to ensuring a safe, clean environment for healing.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):




• One or more of the following:




• Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.




• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.




• Preferred Credential(s):




• Nurse Aide.

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.

Work Experience

• None required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan




• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 16.95

Max Salary 20.23