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Intern-Nurse I

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Southaven

AI generated summary

  • You must be a full-time senior in a registered nursing program, meet academic standards, be computer literate, and obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
  • You will assess patients, assist in care planning and implementation, evaluate care, support nursing staff, engage in quality improvement, and pursue ongoing education and assigned goals.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled as a full time senior student in an approved registered nursing program within 1 year of projected graduation date (graduation date means successful completion of all academic requirements to include passing all comprehensive exams, if required.)
  • Meets or exceeds all academic requirements.
  • Computer literacy.
  • BLS certification within 14 days of hire date

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.

FAQs

What is the primary role of an Intern-Nurse I?

The primary role of an Intern-Nurse I is to provide technical assistance under the direction of a registered nurse for a defined group of patients to achieve quality patient outcomes, while also performing service functions and communication to staff, patients, and guests.

What are the main responsibilities of an Intern-Nurse I?

The main responsibilities include assessing patients, contributing to the development and implementation of care plans, providing patient care, evaluating care plans, assisting nursing staff, participating in healthcare delivery improvement activities, building clinical knowledge, and engaging in ongoing educational activities.

Is prior nursing experience required for this internship?

No, prior nursing experience is not required as the position specifies that there are no experience requirements.

What are the educational requirements for this role?

Candidates must be currently enrolled as a full-time senior student in an approved registered nursing program, within one year of their projected graduation date.

What technical skills are necessary for this position?

A minimum requirement for this role is computer literacy.

Do I need any certifications before starting?

Yes, you are required to have BLS certification within 14 days of your hire date.

Are there specific goals I need to achieve during the internship?

Yes, you are expected to complete assigned goals as part of your role as an Intern-Nurse I.

Will there be opportunities for educational development in this internship?

Yes, the internship includes ongoing educational activities designed to help you build knowledge and skills in clinical leadership.

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Mission & Purpose

Baptist Memorial Health Care is one of the country’s largest not-for-profit health care systems and the largest provider of Medicaid in the region. Baptist offers a full continuum of care to communities throughout the Mid-South and consistently ranks among the top integrated health care networks in the nation. The health care system comprises 22 affiliate hospitals in West Tennessee, North and Central Mississippi and East Arkansas; more than 5,400 affiliated physicians; Baptist Medical Group, a multispecialty physician group with more than 900 providers; home, hospice and psychiatric care; minor medical centers and clinics; a network of surgery, rehabilitation and other outpatient centers; and an education system highlighted by Baptist Health Sciences University (formerly Baptist College of Health Sciences). Baptist employs more than 19,000 people, and in fiscal year 2020 contributed more than $352 million in community benefit and uncompensated care to the communities it serves