Nurse Intern: Hands-On Care & Growth

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

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

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.