Acute Medicine RN: Full-Time, Collaborative Patient Care

Baptist; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BMH North Mississippi Hospital in Oxford, MS is seeking a dedicated RN for 3 South Acute Medicine. The role provides direct and indirect patient care, emphasizing critical thinking and compassionate nursing across the care setting.

Responsibilities include accurate patient assessment, medication administration, patient teaching, and collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary team. RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire are required to ensure safe, quality care.

Qualifications

• RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Provides direct patient care and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

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.

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

BMH North Mississippi Hospital in Oxford, MS is seeking a dedicated RN for 3 South Acute Medicine. The role provides direct and indirect patient care, emphasizing critical thinking and compassionate nursing across the care setting.

Responsibilities include accurate patient assessment, medication administration, patient teaching, and collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary team. RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire are required to ensure safe, quality care.