Intern-Nurse I

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Collierville, TN is seeking a nursing student to provide technical assistance under the direction of a registered nurse, focusing on achieving quality patient outcomes. This position involves assessing patients, contributing to care plans, and assisting nursing staff.

The ideal candidate is a full-time senior nursing student expected to graduate within the year and must obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hiring. This opportunity is integral to gaining valuable experience in patient care.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full time senior student in an approved registered nursing program within 1 year of projected graduation date.
• Meets or exceeds all academic requirements.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Contributes to the development of a plan of care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Implements the plan of care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Evaluates the plan of care under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Provides patient care and assistance to nursing staff as directed.

Job description

Overview

Job Summary
Provides technical assistance under the direction of the registered nurse for a defined group of patients to achieve quality patient outcomes. Provides service functions and communication to staff, patients, and guests. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Contributes to the development of a plan of care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Implements the plan of care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Evaluates the plan of care under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Provides patient care and assistance to nursing staff as directed.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Builds knowledge base regarding clinical leadership.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Qualifications

Minimum Required

• Currently enrolled as a full time senior student in an approved registered nursing program within 1 year of projected graduation date (graduation date means successful completion of all academic requirements to include passing all comprehensive exams, if required.)

Preferred/Desirable

• Meets or exceeds all academic requirements.

Licensure

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date