Nursing Intern Postpartum

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascension in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a PRN position in the Postpartum department to provide direct patient care under a nurse preceptor. You will observe and document vital signs and patient status, and contribute to care planning while supporting environmental services and patient transport for procedures.

The role requires a High school diploma or GED, and enrollment in a Nursing program within 90 days of hire, with BLS certification within 1 month of hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living under nurse supervision.
• Take, observe, and document vital signs, patient status, and test results, reporting updates to care staff.
• Help develop patient care plans by contributing observed clinical data and diagnostic findings.
• Execute supportive tasks including environmental services and patient transport for diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Documentation

Patient transport

Education

High school diploma/GED

Nursing program enrollment

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Facility: Ascension St. Joseph's Hospital
• Department: Postpartum
• Schedule: PRN

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Facility: Ascension St. Joseph's Hospital
• Department: Postpartum
• Schedule: PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living under the supervision of a nurse preceptor.
• Take, observe, and document vital signs, patient status, and test results, reporting all updates to care staff.
• Help develop patient care plans by contributing observed clinical data and diagnostic findings.
• Execute assigned supportive tasks, including environmental services and patient transport for diagnostic procedures.

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

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