Nurse Intern PRN

Lifepoint Health • Pulaski, TN

3d

About The Position

The Nurse Intern provides direct patient care under the direction, delegation, and supervision of a Registered Nurse, working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary patient care team to support safe, high-quality care. The role requires completion of 300 hours and offers variable PRN scheduling. The Nurse Intern monitors and reports patient conditions, documents care, assists with activities of daily living and other patient-care tasks, and supports patient and family education. The intern also advocates for patients, participates in safety and quality initiatives, and completes required learning and competency activities while working within the Nurse Intern scope of practice.

Requirements

• Be a third-year nursing student or higher and enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing.
• Hold a current Tennessee or compact-state RN license.
• Obtain AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Have critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work independently with appropriate supervision.
• Be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress clinical environment.
• An associate's degree is required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous experience is preferred.
• A BSN is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary patient care team to support safe, high-quality patient care.
• Provide direct patient care under the direction, delegation, and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions and observations to the supervising RN.
• Document patient care activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, and ambulation.
• Assist with patient transfers, admissions, discharges, and other patient care activities as appropriate.
• Provide patient and family education based on age, culture, developmental level, and identified learning needs.
• Advocate for patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being.
• Use sound clinical judgment and critical thinking within the Nurse Intern scope of practice.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement, safety, and quality initiatives.
• Assist with orientation and training activities as assigned.
• Participate in required meetings, educational programs, and competency validations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health resources, and employee discount programs.
• Ongoing learning opportunities, tuition reimbursement, certification assistance, and career advancement pathways.
• Hands-on clinical experience in an acute care environment.
• Collaborative leadership and support from experienced nursing professionals.
• Flexible scheduling options designed to support nursing students and academic commitments.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree