Nurse Intern ICU

Ascension Health; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension Health in Mequon, WI, is seeking a PRN ICU role focused on hands-on patient care. The role involves direct patient care, documentation, and collaboration with the nursing team to monitor and respond to patient needs.

You will supporting movement, safety, and environment upkeep while enrolled in a nursing program and maintaining BLS certification within 30 days of hire. This is an excellent stepping stone in a Catholic health system known for service and growth.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 1 month of hire date or transfer date (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver essential direct patient care and assist with daily living activities to promote comfort, dignity, and independence.
• Document patient care journey, record vital signs, input/output, and interventions into records for legal compliance and team support.
• Communicate critical changes in a patient’s status to nursing staff for timely intervention and safety.
• Support patient safety and mobility by assisting with movement, positioning, and transport for exams and treatments.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment; ensure supplies and equipment are ready for use.

Skills

BLS Provider

Education

High school diploma/GED

Nursing program enrollment

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Mequon, WI




• Facility: Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee




• Department: ICU




• Schedule: PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver essential, high-quality direct patient care, assisting with personal needs and activities of daily living to promote patient comfort, dignity, and independence.




• Document the patient care journey, accurately recording vital signs, input/output, and interventions to maintain high-quality, legally compliant records that support the multidisciplinary team.




• Communicate critical changes in a patient's physical or emotional status to the nursing staff immediately to ensure timely, informed clinical intervention and patient safety.




• Support patient safety and mobility by skillfully assisting with patient movement, placement, and transport for various exams and treatments.




• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly patient environment, ensuring supplies are stocked and all essential medical equipment is in immediate readiness for use.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

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.

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: 17.84

Max Salary 21.29