About this role
Your future role at a glance Location: Destin, FL Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Department: Med Surg Schedule: Rotating| PRN Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive
• Retirement: 403(b) plan • Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
How you’ll make an impact in this role
• Deliver direct, hands-on nursing care and assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) under the close supervision of an RN preceptor, ensuring alignment with hospital policies and safety protocols.
• Accurately complete delegated clinical tasks, including measuring and recording vital signs, executing basic nursing orders, and preparing or transporting patients for diagnostic services.
• Document patient data meticulously and promptly communicate clinical observations, test results, and status updates to the preceptor or appropriate medical staff to support real-time decision-making.
• Actively assist the preceptor with the development and adjustment of patient care plans by reporting changes in patient status, while helping to maintain a safe, clean unit environment.
What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education:
• 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. What additional preferences we're seeking
• in semesters 1-3 of a Registered Nurse program Equal employment opportunity employer 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. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.