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Nurse Intern-Med/Surg-Variable Shift

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare

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  • You must be in your final two semesters of nursing school, maintain good standing, perform essential patient care tasks, recognize changes in patient conditions, and assist with specimen collection.
  • You will provide direct and indirect patient care, assist with daily activities, communicate patient information, document care, and support unit clerical duties under a registered nurse's supervision.

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-Med/Surg-Variable Shift.

Where is this position located?

This position is located in Tupelo.

What are the required qualifications for this intern position?

Candidates 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 the school of nursing where enrolled.

What type of shift does this position offer?

This position offers PRN (as needed) night shifts.

What direct responsibilities come with this Nurse Intern role?

The Nurse Intern is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, assisting with patient care activities, communicating patient information, documenting care, and performing unit clerical duties.

Are there any specific tasks required of the Nurse Intern?

Yes, tasks include assisting with personal hygiene, grooming, feeding, providing fluids, mobility, and comfort, as well as performing blood draws, collecting specimens, and inserting simple urinary catheters with assistance.

Is experience necessary for this intern position?

No prior experience is explicitly required, but candidates must be currently enrolled in a nursing program.

How can the Nurse Intern communicate important patient information?

The Nurse Intern must effectively communicate patient information, concerns, or issues to the appropriate team member.

Are there guidelines regarding patient care equipment?

Yes, the Nurse Intern must be able to use essential patient care equipment and follow hospital guidelines for cleaning non-critical equipment.

What is the maximum duration of employment as a Nurse Intern?

Employment as a Nurse Intern may not extend over a two-semester period.

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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.