About the role#
This is a paid, full-time nursing internship based in Memphis, Tennessee. You will work on-site at the VAD Stepdown unit. This role is designed for recent graduates of a nursing program who are currently awaiting their licensure.
What you'll do#
Under the direction of a registered nurse, you will help achieve quality patient outcomes and assist with daily service functions. Your duties include:
- Assessing patients and contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans.
- Providing direct patient care and supporting nursing staff.
- Participating in activities to improve health care delivery.
- Building your knowledge of clinical leadership.
- Engaging in ongoing educational activities and meeting assigned goals.
What you'll need#
- Graduation from a registered nursing program and currently awaiting licensure.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to obtain BLS certification within 14 days of your hire date.
Location & details#
- Location: Memphis, TN.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: The period for a graduate nurse to remain in this job category is limited to 45 days from the date of graduation.
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
Baptist Memorial Health Care is a nonprofit health system founded in 1912. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, it operates 24 affiliate hospitals across West Tennessee, Mississippi, and East Arkansas. The organization employs over 21,000 people and manages a network that includes surgery centers, clinics, and Baptist Health Sciences University. It serves as a large provider of Medicaid in the region.
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