Intern-Nurse I

Nursing Student Program

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: #N/A

Minimum Required:

• 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.)

Preferred/Desired:

Education:

Training:

• Meets or exceeds all academic requirements.

Special Skills:

Minimum Required:

• Computer literacy.

Licensure:

Minimum Required:

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date

Mississippi Baptist Health Systems