Intern-Nurse II - Med/Surg 6T

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Southaven is seeking a graduate nurse intern to provide technical assistance under the direction of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing care plans, and participating in educational activities. Candidates must be graduates awaiting licensure and possess computer literacy. BLS certification is required within the first 14 days of employment, and the position offers a chance to gain valuable experience in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a registered nursing program awaiting licensure, not longer than 90 days from date of graduation.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Contribute to the development of a plan of care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Implement the plan of care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Evaluate the plan of care under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Provide patient care and assistance to nursing staff as directed.
• Participate in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Build knowledge base regarding clinical leadership.
• Participate in ongoing educational activities.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of a registered nursing program awaiting licensure

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.

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