Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - Internal Medicine - $28+ per hour Job Listing at North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS (Job ID 5094925-2024-10-27)

Description

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Internal Medicine for a per diem / prn nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.

• Specialty: Internal Medicine
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Per Diem

**_Essential Functions:_**




A student nurse intern is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The intern must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and visitors. They must also be able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in the patient's condition or response to treatment. The intern may also perform unit clerical duties and computerized order entry procedures. The intern must maintain a professional demeanor and prioritize tasks as directed by the Charge Nurse.


* Performs routine nursing procedures and tasks related to patients within assigned area under the supervision of a nurse.
* Assists with patient care by providing or assisting with activities including but not limited to personal hygiene, grooming, feeding, providing fluids, mobility, and comfort.
* Communicates patient information, concerns, or issues to appropriate team member
* Documents care provided in the electronic health record as appropriate.
* Complies with NMHS policies/procedures and state/federal regulatory requirements












**_Know How:_**
**Job Knowledge**: _Specify required education, licensure/certification, prior experience, skill, behavior, equipment operation, type and duration of on-the-job training, patient population to be served, etc._

• Must be enrolled in one of the final two (2) semesters of a nursing program leading to a degree in nursing. Employment as a Nurse Intern may not extend over a two-semester period.

* Must maintain good standing in the school of nursing where enrolled.

* Must be able to use equipment essential for patient care and follow hospital guidelines for non-critical equipment cleaning.
* Maintains knowledge and resources necessary to provide age appropriate care.
* Must be able to recognize changes and abnormalities in the patient's condition and report to the registered nurse.
* Must be able to perform collect blood (by venipuncture), urine and sputum specimen.
* Must be able to perform point of care testing for glucose and occult blood.
* Must be able to insert simple urinary catheters with the assistant of other licensed nurse.

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000B1S. Posted job title: Nurse Intern-Med/Surg-Variable Shift

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We're committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.

With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women's and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.