Nurse Intern: Direct Patient Care & Support

Baptist Health Care; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care is seeking a nurse intern to support our nursing staff in delivering patient care. Under licensed supervision, you will interact with patients and help maintain a safe environment while building therapeutic relationships essential to healing.

Responsibilities include direct patient care under supervision, accurate documentation of vital signs and intake/output, clerical support, and department operations.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with BLS certification required.
• Experience in direct patient care preferred.
• Ability to work under supervision and in team.
• Able to handle routine nursing tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the skills and judgment to provide direct care to patients in collaboration with licensed personnel.
• Performs all department duties to ensure patient needs are addressed, including sitting with patients and with Baker Acted Patients.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of data collected (vital signs and I&Os).
• Maintains current knowledge and certification.
• Assumes clerical duties to assist the healthcare team in patient care.
• Receives and directs phone calls and serves as department receptionist.
• Maintains supplies and inventory for the department.
• Assists in other duties as assigned to support department operations.
• May be required to remain on campus before, during, and after severe weather or disasters.

Education

Registered Nurse License (RN)

BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

Job description

Baptist Health Care is seeking a nurse intern to support our nursing staff in delivering patient care. Under licensed supervision, you will interact with patients and help maintain a safe environment while building therapeutic relationships essential to healing.

Responsibilities include direct patient care under supervision, accurate documentation of vital signs and intake/output, clerical support, and department operations.