Nursing Intern

Your future role at a glance

Location: Mequon, WI

Facility: Sacred Heart Rehab

Department: Nursing Administration, Acute Rehab

Schedule: PRN, Flexible scheduling.

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 97,000+ 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.

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

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Deliver compassionate direct patient care under nursing supervision, ensuring all treatments and daily activities align with top-tier safety, quality, and organizational standards.
• Assess and monitor patient health journeys by tracking vital signs and observing subtle changes in status, ensuring the care team is fully informed and ready to respond.
• Collaborate on personalized care plans with your preceptor by reporting critical test results and clinical observations, directly influencing positive patient outcomes.
• Document clinical observations accurately to maintain seamless communication across the healthcare team and guarantee the highest quality of continuous care.
• Facilitate smooth patient transitions and a welcoming environment by assisting with safe transport to diagnostic services and preparing care spaces.

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.

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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Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate direct patient care under nursing supervision, ensuring all treatments and daily activities align with top-tier safety, quality, and organizational standards.
• Assess and monitor patient health journeys by tracking vital signs and observing subtle changes in status, ensuring the care team is fully informed and ready to respond.
• Collaborate on personalized care plans with your preceptor by reporting critical test results and clinical observations, directly influencing positive patient outcomes.
• Document clinical observations accurately to maintain seamless communication across the healthcare team and guarantee the highest quality of continuous care.
• Facilitate smooth patient transitions and a welcoming environment by assisting with safe transport to diagnostic services and preparing care spaces.

Qualifications

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.