Intern-Nurse II-VAD Stepdown

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis, Tennessee, seeks a Nurse Intern II who will provide technical assistance under the direction of a registered nurse. This role focuses on achieving quality patient outcomes through patient care, implementation of care plans, and participation in health care delivery improvements. Ideal candidates are recent graduates of a nursing program awaiting licensure and must possess computer literacy. BLS certification is required within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate nurse awaiting licensure must complete in <90 days.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient under RN direction.
• Contributes to and implements care plans.
• Participates in educational activities to improve skills.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of a registered nursing program

Job description

Overview

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

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date