Nurse Intern

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

Tupelo (MS)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 24,000

Full time

3 days ago

Be an early applicant

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Nurse Intern to support nursing staff in the Four South Progressive Care unit in Tupelo. You will perform routine nursing tasks, document patient information in the EHR, monitor vitals, and assist with ADLs under supervision.

Maintain good standing in your nursing program, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and report changes in patient condition promptly to the RN. This position is on-site with variable shifts.

Qualifications

Must maintain good standing in the school of nursing where enrolled.
Must be able to collect blood (venipuncture), urine and sputum specimen.
Must be able to perform point of care testing for glucose and occult blood.
Must be able to prioritize patient care and report to the registered nurse.
Must be able to use equipment essential for patient care and follow hospital guidelines.

Responsibilities

Performs routine nursing procedures and tasks under the supervision of a nurse.
Documents in the electronic health record and records vital signs, ADLs, weight and intake/output.
Report changes in a patient's condition to the registered nurse.
Maintain NMHS Behavioral Standards and professional image.

Skills

Nursing basics

Patient care prioritization

Vital signs monitoring

ADLs documentation

EHR/documentation

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department

10806310 Four South Progressive Care

Work Shift

Variable

Job Description

The Nurse Intern at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for performing routine nursing procedures and tasks under the supervision of a nurse, documenting patient information in the electronic health record, and maintaining good standing in the nursing school program. The job requires effective interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritize patient care, and the capability to recognize changes in a patient's condition and report them to the registered nurse.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs routine nursing procedures and tasks related to patients within assigned area under the supervision of a nurse. Documents in the electronic health record as appropriate. This includes vital signs, activities of daily living, weight, intake/ output, and other basic task.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Must maintain good standing in the school of nursing where enrolled.
Must be able to use equipment essential for patient care and follow hospital guidelines for non-critical equipment cleaning.
Must meet and maintain continuing education requirements.
Maintains knowledge and resources necessary to provide age appropriate care.
Must be able to recognize changes and abnormalities in the patient's condition and report to the registered nurse.
Must be able to perform collect blood (by venipuncture), urine and sputum specimen.
Must be able to perform point of care testing for glucose and occult blood.
Must be able to insert simple urinary catheters with the assistant of other licensed nurse.
Must be able to prioritize patient care, perform assigned duties and report to the registered nurse/ charge nurse.
Maintain all of the NMHS Behavioral Standards.
Required to project a positive presence and professional image to all patients, families and others.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands