Extern-Nurse - DC Nursing Student Program BMH Desoto

Overview

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: 6963 - Extern-Nurse
Facility: BMH - Desoto Hospital
Department: DC Nursing Student Program BMH Desoto
Category: Nurse Intern
Type: Clinical
Work Type: PRN
Work Schedule: Rotating
Location: US:MS:Southaven
Located in the Memphis metro area