Summary

Provides technical assistance under the direction of the registered nurse for a defined group of patients to achieve quality patient outcomes. Provides service functions and communication to staff, patients, and guests. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

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 certification within 14 days of hire date

Special Skills

Minimum: Computer literacy.

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

+ Competitive salaries

+ Paid vacation/time off

+ Continuing education opportunities

+ Generous retirement plan

+ Health insurance, including dental and vision

+ Sick leave

+ Service awards

+ Free parking

+ Short-term disability

+ Life insurance

+ Health care and dependent care spending accounts

+ Education assistance/continuing education

+ Employee referral program

Job Summary:

Position: 6683 - Intern-Nurse II

Facility: BMH-Desoto Hospital

Department: DC Med/Surg Observation BMH Desoto

Category: Nurse Intern

Type: Clinical

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Nights

Location: US:MS:Southaven

Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 5673

Job #NLX223832707