Intern-Nurse II: 3 West ICU Stepdown/Med-Surg

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN seeks a Nurse Intern II to provide clinical support to a defined patient group under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with patient assessments, care planning, and implementation while learning essential clinical leadership skills.

The position requires graduation from a registered nursing program with licensure pending and a BLS certification within 14 days of hire, with opportunities to participate in ongoing education and

Qualifications

• Graduate of a registered nursing program awaiting licensure.
• Must be within 90 days of graduation as a Nurse Intern II.

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 a 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.

Education

Graduate of a registered nursing program awaiting licensure

Job description

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.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• Graduate of a registered nursing program awaiting licensure. The time period for the graduate nurse to remain in the Nurse Intern II job category is not longer than 90 days from date of graduation.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date