Nurse Intern: Patient Care & Clinical Growth

West-Tennessee-Healthcare; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Dyersburg, Tennessee seeks a Nurse Intern to provide patient care under supervision. You must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program and progress toward graduation within a year.

BLS certification must be obtained during orientation; internship requires completion of the first year of an ASN/BSN program, with basic computer skills preferred. Clinical duties include direct care and documentation under RN supervision.

Qualifications

• Acceptance into an accredited nursing school and completion of the coursework needed to graduate within 1 year.
• Post-graduation from an accredited ASN or BSN program, but not yet eligible for ATT.
• BLS certification must be obtained within orientation and kept current.
• Completion of the first year of an Associate's degree or the junior year of a BSN program.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care as assigned by the nurse and preceptor.
• Documents delivery of patient care in the medical record and updates care plans.
• Communicates patient and unit information to the team in a timely manner.
• Contributes to a positive team environment and adheres to policies.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Nursing program enrollment

ASN/BSN graduation within 1 year

Job description

West Tennessee Healthcare in Dyersburg, Tennessee seeks a Nurse Intern to provide patient care under supervision. You must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program and progress toward graduation within a year.

BLS certification must be obtained during orientation; internship requires completion of the first year of an ASN/BSN program, with basic computer skills preferred. Clinical duties include direct care and documentation under RN supervision.