Nurse Intern Ortho

Ascension; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Pet insurance optional

Job summary

Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine, WI seeks a Nursing Assistant to deliver essential direct patient care in the Orthopedics Med Surg Unit on a PRN basis. You will document the patient care journey, monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and support safe patient movement and transport.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, enrollment in a nursing program within 90 days of hire, and BLS within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be accepted or enrolled in a Nursing program within 90 days of hire.
• BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver essential, high-quality direct patient care and assist with daily living activities.
• Document vital signs, input/output, and interventions in patient records.
• Communicate changes in patient status to the nursing staff promptly.
• Support patient safety and mobility during exams and transport.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient environment with stocked supplies.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

Communication

Mobility assistance

Safety and cleanliness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Nursing program enrollment

Job description

• 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.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Racine, WI
• Facility: Ascension All Saints Hospital
• Department: Orthopedics Med Surg Unit
• 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.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

What minimum requirements you’ll need

• 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

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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