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Nurse Intern, Delivery Room, NMMC Gilmore-Amory

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Amory

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  • You must be in your final two semesters of a nursing program, maintain good academic standing, and be skilled in patient care, specimen collection, and basic assessments under supervision.
  • You will provide patient care under supervision, assist with daily activities, document care in EHR, communicate patient issues, and comply with policies and regulations.

Requirements

  • • Must be enrolled in one of the final two (2) semesters of a nursing program leading to a degree in nursing. Employment as a Nurse Intern may not extend over a two-semester period.
  • • Must maintain good standing in the school of nursing where enrolled.
  • • Must be able to use equipment essential for patient care and follow hospital guidelines for non-critical equipment cleaning.
  • • Maintains knowledge and resources necessary to provide age appropriate care.
  • • Must be able to recognize changes and abnormalities in the patient’s condition and report to the registered nurse.
  • • Must be able to perform collect blood (by venipuncture), urine and sputum specimen.
  • • Must be able to perform point of care testing for glucose and occult blood.
  • • Must be able to insert simple urinary catheters with the assistant of other licensed nurse.

Responsibilities

  • A student nurse intern is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The intern must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and visitors. They must also be able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in the patient's condition or response to treatment. The intern may also perform unit clerical duties and computerized order entry procedures. The intern must maintain a professional demeanor and prioritize tasks as directed by the Charge Nurse.
  • Performs routine nursing procedures and tasks related to patients within assigned area under the supervision of a nurse.
  • Assists with patient care by providing or assisting with activities including but not limited to personal hygiene, grooming, feeding, providing fluids, mobility, and comfort.
  • Communicates patient information, concerns, or issues to appropriate team member
  • Documents care provided in the electronic health record as appropriate.
  • Complies with NMHS policies/procedures and state/federal regulatory requirements

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Nurse Intern, Delivery Room, NMMC Gilmore-Amory.

What is the work schedule for this position?

The position is PRN (as needed) with variable hours.

What are the essential functions of a Nurse Intern?

The essential functions include providing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, communicating effectively with patients and families, and performing unit clerical duties.

What qualifications are needed to apply for the Nurse Intern position?

Applicants must be enrolled in one of the final two semesters of a nursing program leading to a degree in nursing and must maintain good standing in their nursing school.

Can the Nurse Intern position be held for more than two semesters?

No, employment as a Nurse Intern may not extend over a two-semester period.

What are some of the tasks the Nurse Intern may perform?

Tasks may include assisting with personal hygiene, grooming, feeding, providing fluids, mobility, comfort, and documenting care in the electronic health record.

Is any specific training required for the position?

On-the-job training specific to patient care equipment used in the hospital is expected, and the intern must be able to recognize changes in the patient's condition and report them to a registered nurse.

Will the Nurse Intern be required to perform any clinical skills?

Yes, the intern will need to perform tasks such as collecting specimens (blood, urine, sputum) and may assist in inserting simple urinary catheters with the help of a licensed nurse.

What kind of patient population will the Nurse Intern serve?

The Nurse Intern will provide care that is age-appropriate, complying with the necessary knowledge and resources for the patient population served.

What guidelines must the Nurse Intern follow?

The intern must comply with NMHS policies/procedures and state/federal regulatory requirements.

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Mission & Purpose

North Mississippi Health Services serves 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama from headquarters in Tupelo, Miss. NMHS includes acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo; a community hospital system with locations in Eupora, Iuka, Pontotoc and West Point, Miss., and Hamilton Ala.; North Mississippi Medical Clinics, a regional network of more than 45 primary and specialty clinics; and nursing homes, telehealth services and a comprehensive portfolio of managed care plans. NMHS connects our patients and their families with convenient access to health care that is cost effective and of the highest quality. NMHS is a 2012 recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, and NMMC, its flagship hospital, is a 2006 Baldrige Award recipient.