Acute Care RN II — Patient-Centered, Collaborative

Baptist; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist invites applications for a Nursing position in the Medical Surgical Unit at BMH North Mississippi Hospital in Oxford, MS. This role provides direct and indirect patient care, collaborates with physicians and a multidisciplinary team, and emphasizes critical thinking, empathy, and patient dignity.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications, teaching families, coordinating with social services, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• One year of nursing experience.
• RN; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
• Has knowledge of ordered medications and administers as prescribed.
• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
• Communicates/collaborates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social services regarding both hospital and post discharge needs.
• Demonstrates cost-effective practices and non-wasteful usage of supplies, linen, and charge items.
• Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently.
• Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care.
• Assumes lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Baptist invites applications for a Nursing position in the Medical Surgical Unit at BMH North Mississippi Hospital in Oxford, MS. This role provides direct and indirect patient care, collaborates with physicians and a multidisciplinary team, and emphasizes critical thinking, empathy, and patient dignity.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications, teaching families, coordinating with social services, and ensuring safety.