Job Description
Overview
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.
- 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.
Specifications
Experience
Minimum Required
- Currently enrolled as a full time student in an approved licensed practical nursing program and completed a minimum of 3 months.
Preferred/Desired
Education
Minimum Required
- Meets or exceeds all academic requirements.
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
- Computer literacy.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
- BLS certification within 14 days of hire date
Preferred/Desired
Schedule
Rotating
About Baptist Memorial Hospital - Calhoun
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.
