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.

• 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 Experience

Education

Minimum: Meets or exceeds all academic requirements.

Experience

Minimum: Currently enrolled as a full time student in an approved licensed practical nursing program and completed a minimum of 3 months.

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: 18010 - Intern-LPN I

Facility: BMH-Golden Triangle Hospital

Department: GT Med/Surg 3rd Floor Pt BMH GTR

Category: Nurse LPN

Type: Clinical

Work Type: PRN

Work Schedule: Days

Location: US:MS:Columbus

Located in the Jackson metro area. REQNUMBER: 14578