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Intern-Nurse II - ME ICU Baptist Memphis

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be a nursing program graduate awaiting licensure, have BLS certification, and demonstrate computer literacy. Stay in this role for no longer than 90 days post-graduation.
  • You will assess patients, contribute to care plans, implement and evaluate care, assist nursing staff, engage in improvement activities, build clinical knowledge, and complete assigned goals.

Requirements

  • Experience
  • Minimum: Graduate of a registered nursing program awaiting licensure. The time period for the graduate nurse to remain in the Nurse Intern II job category is not longer than 90 days from date of graduation.
  • Licensure, Registration, Certification
  • Minimum: BLS AHA
  • Special Skills
  • Minimum: Computer literacy.

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 II at Baptist Memphis?

The primary role 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 needed to apply for this internship position?

Candidates must be graduates of a registered nursing program awaiting licensure, and they must transition out of the Nurse Intern II job category no later than 90 days from the date of graduation.

Is certification required for this position?

Yes, a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.

What skills are necessary for the Intern-Nurse II role?

Minimum requirements include computer literacy and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and guests.

What does the work schedule look like for this internship?

The work schedule is full-time and requires working nights.

Are there opportunities for continuing education in this internship role?

Yes, the position includes opportunities for continuing education and professional development.

What benefits are offered to employees in this internship position?

Benefits include competitive salaries, paid time off, a generous retirement plan, health insurance (including dental and vision), short-term disability, life insurance, and various education assistance programs.

What type of work environment can I expect in this role?

The work environment is clinical, focusing on direct patient care within the ICU department at Baptist Memphis.

Where is the Baptist Memphis hospital located?

The Baptist Memphis hospital is located in the Memphis metro area in Tennessee.

Will I have the opportunity to participate in improving healthcare delivery?

Yes, interns are encouraged to participate in activities designed to improve healthcare delivery and to contribute to the development of care plans under the guidance of registered nurses.

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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