Intern-Nurse II-VAD Stepdown

Nurse Intern II

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.

Specifications:

Experience:

Minimum Required:

• 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 45 days from date of graduation.

Education:

Minimum Required:

Preferred/Desired:

Training:

Minimum Required:

Preferred/Desired:

Special Skills:

Minimum Required:

• Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired:

Licensure:

Minimum Required:

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date

Preferred/Desired:

Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corporation