Intern-Nurse II-Ortho/Neuro

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a Nurse Intern II to provide technical assistance to nursing staff for a defined group of patients. Responsibilities include assessing patients, contributing to care plans, and implementing patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Candidates must be graduates of a registered nursing program awaiting licensure and BLS certified. Computer literacy is also required for this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate nurse must remain in the Nurse Intern II job category for no longer than 90 days from graduation.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Contribute to the development of a plan of care under RN supervision.
• Implement and evaluate the plan of care.

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

• Computer literacy.

Licensure

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date