Summary

Provides under the direction of a registered nurse, those aspects of patient care which have been previously learned/demonstrated in the nursing program in which enrolled. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient under the direction of the registered nurse.

• Contributes to the plan of care under the direction of the registered nurse.

• Implements the plan of care under the direction of the registered nurse.

• Participates in the evaluation of expected outcomes and goals under the direction of the registered nurse.

• Administers treatments as ordered according to policy and procedures under the direction of the registered nurse.

• Reinforces the health/teaching/education of individuals and groups of patients under the direction of the registered nurse.

• Participates in activities to improve health care delivery under the direction of the registered nurse.

• Builds knowledge and experience base regarding clinical leadership.

• Supports life long learning.

• Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Experience

Minimum: Enrolled in an approved nursing program preparing for RN licensure. Completion of one academic year of clinical courses in nursing.

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: 10708 - Extern-Nurse

Facility: MBMC - Leake Critical Access Hospital

Department: CAH LK Nursing Student Program

Category: Nurse Intern

Type: Clinical

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Rotating

Location: US:MS:Carthage REQNUMBER: 27276