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
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: 14760 - Extern-Nurse
Facility: MBMC - Hospital
Department: JS Nursing Clinical Development
Category: Nurse Intern
Type: Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:MS:Jackson
Located in the Jackson, MS metro area