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Intern-Nurse I Med/Surg

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be a full-time senior nursing student nearing graduation, BLS certified within 14 days of hire, and proficient in computer skills while meeting all academic standards.
  • You will assess patients, contribute to and implement care plans, provide patient care, participate in health improvement activities, and engage in ongoing education and goal completion.

Requirements

  • Minimum: 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.)
  • Minimum: BLS certification within 14 days of hire date
  • Minimum: Computer literacy.
  • Minimum: Meets or exceeds all academic requirements.

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 in Med/Surg?

The primary responsibility is to provide technical assistance under the direction of a registered nurse for a defined group of patients to achieve quality patient outcomes.

What are the educational requirements for this position?

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

Is certification required upon hiring?

Yes, a BLS certification is required within 14 days of the hire date.

What type of experience is preferred for this internship?

No prior professional experience is required; however, candidates must meet or exceed all academic requirements of their nursing program.

Will the intern have direct patient care duties?

Yes, the intern will provide patient care and assistance to nursing staff under the direction of a registered nurse.

What are the work hours for this internship position?

The work schedule is rotating, and the position is classified as PRN (as needed).

Are there any continuing education opportunities available for interns?

Yes, the internship offers continuing education opportunities as part of the role.

What type of skills are required for this internship?

Minimum skills include computer literacy.

What benefits does Baptist Memorial Health Care provide to its interns?

Benefits include competitive salaries, paid vacation/time off, health insurance, retirement plans, educational assistance, and more.

Where is the position located?

The position is located at BMH - Collierville Hospital, in the Memphis metro area of Tennessee.

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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