You will receive a phone call regarding your top three areas of interest for the Externship placement. 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 Experience Minimum: Enrolled in an approved nursing program preparing for RN licensure. Completion of one academic year of clinical courses in nursing. 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: 14200 - Extern-Nurse Facility: MBMC - Hospital Department: JS Nursing Student Program Category: Nurse Intern Type: Clinical Work Type: Full Time Work Schedule: Days Location: US:MS:Jackson Located in the Jackson, MS metro area REQNUMBER: 26650