Intern-LPN I - Baptist Memorial Health Care : Job Details

SummaryProvides 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.* Collects patient data.* Performs technical skills under the direction of the 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.* 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.Requirements, Preferences and ExperienceEducationMinimum: Meets or exceeds all academic requirements.ExperienceMinimum: Currently enrolled as a full time student in an approved licensed practical nursing program and completed a minimum of 3 months.Licensure, Registration, CertificationMinimum: BLS certification within 14 days of hire dateSpecial SkillsMinimum: Computer literacy.About Baptist Memorial Health CareAt 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 programJob Summary:Position: 18010 - Intern-LPN IFacility: BMH-Golden Triangle HospitalDepartment: GT Med/Surg 3rd Floor Pt BMH GTRCategory: Nurse LPNType: ClinicalWork Type: PRNWork Schedule: DaysLocation: US:MS:ColumbusLocated in the Jackson metro area.