Nurse Intern (Non-Exempt)

Mercy • Oklahoma City, OK

5d

About The Position

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care and maintains professional accountability for care provided to assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Requirements

• Graduated from a school of nursing with an Associate’s Degree, Diploma, or BSN.
• Obtain and maintain a current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure for the state in which nursing duties are performed; meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Hold Basic Life Support certification or successfully complete the course within 30 days of hire.
• Depending on the position or unit, hold or obtain required certifications within the department-required timeframe. These may include ACLS/ALS, NRP, ENPC, TNCC, CPHON, OCN, BLS, PALS, PEARS, S.T.A.B.L.E. Six Assessment & Care Modules, C-EFM, or other unit-specific certifications.
• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods during each shift.
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintain professional accountability for patient care provided to assigned patients.
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
• Coordinate patient care in conjunction with other departments.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Perform duties and responsibilities consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree