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Nursing Intern

CompanyAscension
LocationMurfreesboro
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 7, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Nursing Intern provides direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, completing assigned nursing orders and assisting patients with daily activities. They also document patient observations and assist in developing care plans.
Internship Type
other
Company Size
647
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
36 hours
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About The Company
Ascension (www.ascension.org) is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes approximately 156,000 associates and 34,000 aligned providers. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care – including 151 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities – in 21 states and the District of Columbia, while providing a variety of services including physician practice management, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, clinical care management, information services, risk management, and contracting through Ascension’s own group purchasing organization.
About the Role
<h3>Details </h3><ul><li><strong>Department: </strong>Nursing Administration</li><li><strong>Schedule: </strong>Flexible 12 hour shifts</li><li><strong>Hospital: </strong>Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford</li><li><strong>Location: </strong>Murfreesboro, TN</li></ul></br><h3>Benefits </h3><p style="margin: 0px;">Paid time off (PTO)<br />Various health insurance options & wellness plans<br />Retirement benefits including employer match plans<br />Long-term & short-term disability<br />Employee assistance programs (EAP)<br />Parental leave & adoption assistance<br />Tuition reimbursement<br />Ways to give back to your community</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><br /><em>Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.</em></p></br><h3>Responsibilities </h3><p style="margin: 0px;">Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.</p><ul><li>Complete assigned nursing orders as directed by preceptor, including assisting patient with activities of daily living and taking vital signs.</li><li>Observe patient status and responses. Document and report observations to preceptor or other appropriate staff.</li><li>Assist preceptor with development of care plan by reporting test results and patient observations.</li><li>Perform other tasks as assigned, including environmental services and preparing/transporting patients for diagnostic services.</li></ul></br><h3>Requirements </h3><p style="margin: 0px;">Licensure / Certification / Registration:</p><ul><li>BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;">Education:</p><ul><li>High school diploma/GED required.</li><li>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.</li></ul></br><h3>Additional Preferences </h3><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>We are considering March 2027 Graduates and beyond.</strong></p><ul><li>This is a 12 month program where candidates must be in the Murfreesboro,TN area for the duration of the program. </li><li>No summer only internship opportunities.</li></ul></br><h3>Why Join Our Team </h3><p style="margin: 0px;">Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;">Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;">Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.</p></br><h3>Equal Employment Opportunity Employer </h3><p style="margin: 0px;">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.<br /><br />For further information, view the <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EEO Know Your Rights (English)</a> poster or <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish)</a> poster.<br /><br />As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.<br /><br />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.</p></br><h3>E-Verify Statement </h3><p style="margin: 0px;">This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify" target="_blank" rel="noopener">E-Verify</a></p>
Key Skills
Nursing CarePatient ObservationVital SignsCare Plan DevelopmentEnvironmental ServicesDiagnostic Services Assistance
Categories
HealthcareEducationSocial Services
Benefits
Paid Time OffHealth InsuranceWellness PlansRetirement BenefitsLong-Term DisabilityShort-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramsParental LeaveAdoption AssistanceTuition ReimbursementCommunity Service Opportunities