Intern-Nurse II Med Surg Collierville

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Collierville is seeking a Nursing Intern to provide technical assistance under the direction of registered nurses for a defined group of patients. This role includes assessing and implementing care plans, communicating with staff and patients, and participating in health care improvement activities. Candidates must be graduates of a registered nursing program awaiting licensure and are required to obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire. This is an essential step for aspiring nurses.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a registered nursing program awaiting licensure; must remain in the job category for no longer than 90 days from graduation.
• Must receive 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.
• 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

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.

Overview

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

• Computer literacy.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date