Intern-Nurse II - ED - Desoto

Baptist Memorial Health; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in Mississippi is seeking a Nurse Intern II to support patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. The role emphasizes teamwork, learning, and patient safety while assisting nursing staff and patients.

The nurse intern will complete the BLS requirement within 14 days of hire and participate in ongoing education to contribute to quality outcomes. Computer literacy is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a registered nursing program awaiting licensure; time in Nurse Intern II not longer than 90 days from graduation.
• Computer literacy.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

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.

Skills

Computer literacy

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