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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 nursing student within a year of graduation, meet academic standards, be computer literate, and obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
  • You will assess patients, contribute to care plans, implement and evaluate these plans, provide support to nursing staff, engage in educational activities, and pursue goals to enhance healthcare delivery.

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 responsibility of the Intern-Nurse I?

The primary responsibility of the 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.

What qualifications are required to apply for the Intern-Nurse I position?

To apply for the Intern-Nurse I position, 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.

Is previous nursing experience necessary for this position?

No, previous nursing experience is not required for this position.

What certifications are needed for the Intern-Nurse I role?

The candidate must obtain BLS certification within 14 days of the hire date.

Are there opportunities for ongoing education in this position?

Yes, the Intern-Nurse I is expected to participate in ongoing educational activities to build their knowledge base regarding clinical leadership.

What type of skills are preferred for candidates applying to this role?

Preferred candidates would have special skills in addition to computer literacy.

What specific tasks will the Intern-Nurse I perform?

The Intern-Nurse I will assess patients, contribute to the development of care plans, implement and evaluate plans of care, provide patient care assistance, and participate in healthcare delivery improvement activities.

Will the Intern-Nurse I work independently?

No, the Intern-Nurse I will work under the direction of a registered nurse and will not work independently.

How will performance be evaluated in this role?

Performance will be evaluated through the completion of assigned goals and the effectiveness of the patient care provided under the direction of the registered nurse.

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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