We Are Hiring Title: Nurse Intern City, State: Brookfield,WI Location: Ascension Elmbrook Hospital Department: Stepdown Intermediate Care Progressive Surgical Variable depending on preceptor's schedule; nights, pms, or day shift. The 6th Floor is a 36 bed Progressive Surgical / Ortho Unit.. The nursing support staff do more than just assisting with the basic patient care activities. They are the eyes and ears for our nurses and physicians, reporting findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions by ensuring accurate and complete documentation. They assist with procedures ordered by the physician while supervised by a RN. They assist patients with attending to personal care, activities of daily living and transfers/transports. Also assist with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly, among other duties as assigned. We are a Regional Center of Excellence for Bariatrics, Joint commission Total Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Certified and AHA Stroke Certified. Our unit is dedicated to our surgical patients and families. We believe in a strong shared leadership structure led by our Supervisors and RN Leads. We appreciate staff involvement by participating in projects, committees and unit decision making. Additionally, we have a strong work family environment that values relationships. We welcome different levels of experience to join our diverse team of staff. This group is known to have great team work and knowledge sharing. This unit is led by two-unit Patient Care Supervisors that staff the unit and work in the office to manage the day to day operations. What You Will Do Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Complete assigned nursing orders as directed by preceptor, including assisting patient with activities of daily living and taking vital signs. Observe patient status and responses. Document and report observations to preceptor or other appropriate staff. Assist preceptor with development of care plan by reporting test results and patient observations. Perform other tasks as assigned, including environmental services and preparing/transporting patients for diagnostic services. What You Will Need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Education: Enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a Nursing program. Additional Preferences Why Join Our Team For over 170 years, Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding career opportunities at 20 hospital campuses and more than 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Eagle River. Nearly 20,000 Ascension Wisconsin associates currently serve in four locations throughout Wisconsin - Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, Ministry Healthcare, Columbia St. Mary's, and Affinity Healthcare. We provide generous paid time off for work-life balance, a collaborative work environment, professional development opportunities, and more to help our associates flourish personally and professionally. If you are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, we invite you to apply today. When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 160,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension Wisconsin is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf EEO is the Law Poster Supplement Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.