Nurse Intern Senior Behavioral Health

Ascension•Wichita, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Nurse Intern in the Senior Behavioral Health department at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph in Wichita, KS. The intern will deliver compassionate, direct patient care under RN supervision, monitor and track vital signs, document patient journeys, collaborate with a preceptor on care plans, and perform other assigned tasks to support patient care and a healing environment. Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through their academic partnership with Wichita State University.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. 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.

Responsibilities

Deliver compassionate, direct patient care under RN supervision, ensuring every individual’s daily needs and comfort are met with dignity.
Monitor and track vital signs and patient responses to provide the clinical team with the real-time data necessary for safe, effective interventions.
Document the patient’s journey and clinical observations accurately to maintain high-quality medical records and seamless care transitions.
Collaborate with your preceptor to refine care plans, using your frontline observations to help shape the best possible outcomes for your patients.
Perform other tasks as assigned, including preparing/transporting patients for diagnostics and supporting a clean, safe healing environment.