Nursing Assistant / Student Nurse
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Job Description
About the Company
Ascension St. Vincent is a healthcare provider in Indiana with over 148 years of experience. It operates 24 hospitals across the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, offering a wide array of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, and women’s health services.
Ascension is a larger non-profit, faith-based national health system. It comprises over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities across 19 states. The organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values guide its operations, empowering associates to give back, volunteer, and positively impact their communities. Ascension emphasizes that its careers are opportunities to enhance both one’s own life and the lives of others.
Ascension is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, committed to providing EEO to all associates and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and other legally protected characteristics. It is also a military-friendly organization, promoting career flexibility and offering benefits to support military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists, encouraging them to apply their military experience. The company participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).
Job Description, Detailed
This job involves providing direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), adhering to the healthcare organization’s established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Department: ED (Emergency Department)
• Schedule: PRN (as needed/per diem)
• Hospital: St. Vincent Salem
• Location: Salem, IN
Responsibilities:
• Complete assigned nursing orders as directed by a preceptor, including assisting patients with activities of daily living and taking vital signs.
• Observe patient status and responses, documenting and reporting observations to the preceptor or other appropriate staff.
• Assist the preceptor with the development of care plans by reporting test results and patient observations.
• Perform other assigned tasks, such as environmental services and preparing/transporting patients for diagnostic services.
Requirements:
• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• BLS Provider certification obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Both American Heart Association or American Red Cross certifications are accepted.
• Education:
• High school diploma/GED required.
• Must be accepted or enrolled into a Nursing program upon date of hire/transfer.
• Must begin nursing classes within 90 days of the date of hire/transfer.
Additional Preferences:
• No additional preferences are listed.
Benefits:
The position may offer various benefits, though eligibility can vary by position. These include:
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to give back to the community
Compensation:
Compensation for this role will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, education, performance, and the salary range applicable at the time of the offer.
