Nurse Intern ED

Ascension•Mequon, WI

19d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Nurse Intern in the Emergency Department at Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee in Mequon, WI. The intern will deliver essential, high-quality direct patient care, assisting with personal needs and activities of daily living to promote patient comfort, dignity, and independence. They will document the patient care journey, accurately recording vital signs, input/output, and interventions. The intern will communicate critical changes in a patient’s physical or emotional status to the nursing staff immediately and support patient safety and mobility by skillfully assisting with patient movement, placement, and transport. Additionally, they will maintain a safe, clean, and orderly patient environment, ensuring supplies are stocked and all essential medical equipment is in immediate readiness for use.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
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.

Responsibilities

Deliver essential, high-quality direct patient care, assisting with personal needs and activities of daily living to promote patient comfort, dignity, and independence.
Document the patient care journey, accurately recording vital signs, input/output, and interventions to maintain high-quality, legally compliant records that support the multidisciplinary team.
Communicate critical changes in a patient’s physical or emotional status to the nursing staff immediately to ensure timely, informed clinical intervention and patient safety.
Support patient safety and mobility by skillfully assisting with patient movement, placement, and transport for various exams and treatments.
Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly patient environment, ensuring supplies are stocked and all essential medical equipment is in immediate readiness for use.