Intern-Nurse II Med/Surg Nights

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in New Albany is seeking a Nurse Intern II to provide technical assistance under the direction of registered nurses to achieve quality patient outcomes.

The role involves assessing patients, contributing to care plans, and providing patient care. Candidates must be graduates from an accredited nursing program and able to work as a Nurse Intern for a maximum of 90 days while awaiting licensure.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited registered nursing program.
• License must be obtained within 90 days after graduation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of a registered nursing program awaiting licensure

Job description

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

• 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

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date