Nursing Intern — Direct Patient Care & Support

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Nashville area. You’ll provide direct nursing care under RN supervision, perform vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and help implement care plans according to established policies.

You’ll document observations and support the preceptor with patient transitions and coordinating diagnostic prep. Position is located at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown, with Day or Night shifts and PRN opportunities.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider required within 1 month of hire; cert accepted by AHA or Red Cross.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be accepted or enrolled into a Nursing program within 90 days of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under RN supervision according to policies.
• Complete assigned nursing orders as directed by the preceptor, assist with ADLs and vital signs.
• Observe patient status, document and report observations to the preceptor or staff.
• Assist with care plan development by reporting test results and patient observations.
• Perform tasks including environmental services and preparing/transporting patients for diagnostic services.

Skills

Vital signs

Nursing assistance

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Ascension is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Nashville area. You’ll provide direct nursing care under RN supervision, perform vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and help implement care plans according to established policies.

You’ll document observations and support the preceptor with patient transitions and coordinating diagnostic prep. Position is located at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown, with Day or Night shifts and PRN opportunities.