Intern-Nurse II-Med/Surg Observation

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a graduate nurse for the Nurse Intern II position in Memphis, Tennessee. This role involves providing technical assistance and patient care under the guidance of licensed registered nurses.

The ideal candidate will support nursing staff, participate in the development and implementation of patient care plans, and engage in educational and improvement activities. Computer literacy and BLS certification within 14 days of hire are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Graduates must be awaiting licensure; must complete the role within 90 days of graduation.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Contributes to the care plan development.
• Implements and evaluates the care plan.
• Provides assistance to nursing staff as directed.
• Participates in healthcare improvement activities.

Skills

Computer literacy

BLS certification

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Minimum Required: Computer literacy.
• Minimum Required: BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.