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Intern-Nurse I

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be a full-time senior in an accredited nursing program with a graduation date within a year, meet academic standards, have computer skills, and obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
  • You will assess patients, assist in care plans, provide patient care, evaluate care effectiveness, engage in health improvement activities, and participate in ongoing education.

Requirements

  • 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.)
  • Meets or exceeds all academic requirements.
  • 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 primary role of an Intern-Nurse I?

The primary role of an Intern-Nurse I 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 the Intern-Nurse I position?

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

Is previous nursing experience required for this internship?

No, previous nursing experience is not required.

What certifications are needed for this role?

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

Are there any specific skills required for the Intern-Nurse I position?

Yes, computer literacy is a minimum required skill for the role.

Will I receive training during my internship?

Yes, you will participate in ongoing educational activities designed to enhance your knowledge and skills.

What types of tasks will I be responsible for in this internship?

You will be responsible for assessing patients, contributing to the development and implementation of care plans, and evaluating patient outcomes under the direction of a registered nurse.

Can I participate in health care improvement activities as an Intern-Nurse I?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to participate in activities designed to improve health care delivery.

Are there set goals that I will need to complete during my internship?

Yes, you will be expected to complete assigned goals throughout your internship.

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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