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Intern Nurse II-NEW GRAD-Transplant ICU

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be a nursing program graduate awaiting licensure, computer literate, and obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire. Employment in this role is limited to 90 days post-graduation.
  • You will assess patients, contribute to care plans, implement and evaluate these plans, assist nursing staff, engage in health care improvement activities, and pursue ongoing education.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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 main responsibility of an Intern Nurse II in the Transplant ICU?

The main 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 qualifications do I need to apply for the Intern Nurse II position?

You must be a graduate of a registered nursing program and awaiting licensure, with the internship being no longer than 90 days from the date of graduation.

Is prior nursing experience required for this position?

No prior nursing experience is required, as this position is specifically for new graduates.

What type of patients will I be caring for in the Transplant ICU?

You will be caring for patients who are undergoing transplantation procedures and those requiring intensive monitoring and support.

What certifications are required for this position?

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

What kind of training or support will be provided to me as an Intern Nurse II?

You will participate in ongoing educational activities and have opportunities to build your knowledge base regarding clinical leadership.

Will I be working under the supervision of a registered nurse?

Yes, all responsibilities are carried out under the direction of a registered nurse.

How will my performance be evaluated in this position?

Your performance will be evaluated based on the implementation and evaluation of the plan of care as directed by the registered nurse, as well as participation in activities designed to improve healthcare delivery.

Are there opportunities for further employment after the internship?

Yes, successful completion of the internship and licensure may lead to ongoing employment opportunities within the organization.

What skills are necessary for the Intern Nurse II role?

Computer literacy is essential, along with strong communication and teamwork skills for effective patient care and service functions.

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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