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Intern-Nurse II Labor and Delivery

  • 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.
  • You will assess patients, contribute to and implement care plans, evaluate care under RN direction, provide patient assistance, engage in health 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 are the main responsibilities of an Intern-Nurse II in Labor and Delivery?

The main responsibilities include assessing patients under the direction of a registered nurse, contributing to the development and implementation of the plan of care, evaluating the care plan, providing patient care, and participating in activities to improve healthcare delivery.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be graduates of a registered nursing program and awaiting licensure. They should not remain in the Nurse Intern II category for longer than 90 days from their graduation date.

Is BLS certification required for the Intern-Nurse II role?

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

What skills are necessary for success in this position?

Minimum required skills include computer literacy.

Are there opportunities for educational activities in this role?

Yes, the position involves participation in ongoing educational activities to enhance knowledge and skills.

How long can a graduate nurse stay in the Nurse Intern II job category?

A graduate nurse can remain in the Nurse Intern II job category for a maximum of 90 days from the date of graduation.

Do I need prior experience to apply for this internship?

Prior experience is not required, but candidates must be recent graduates of a registered nursing program.

Will I have the chance to work directly with registered nurses?

Yes, you will work closely with registered nurses and assist them in delivering patient care.

What is expected in terms of participation in healthcare delivery improvement activities?

Intern-Nurse II participants are expected to engage in activities designed to improve healthcare delivery and contribute to enhancing patient care.

What kind of patient care will I be involved in as an Intern-Nurse II?

You will be involved in providing care and assistance to a defined group of patients under the supervision of registered nursing staff.

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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