Intern-Nurse II-Ortho/Neuro

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis is seeking a Nurse Intern II to provide technical assistance under the supervision of registered nurses. You will be responsible for evaluating and implementing patient care plans, contributing to quality patient outcomes, and ensuring effective communication with staff and patients.

This position requires graduation from a nursing program and BLS certification within 14 days of hiring. Successful candidates will assist in developing plans of care and participate in educational activities.

Qualifications

• Requires BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Must complete the Nurse Intern II category within 90 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of care plans.
• Participate in activities to improve healthcare delivery.

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.

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 a 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