Intern-Nurse II-VAD Stepdown

Location: Memphis, TN, United States Department: NURSING

Job Summary

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 no longer than 45 days from date of graduation.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Training

Special Skills

Computer literacy.

Licensure

BLS certification within 14 days of hire date