Advanced Clinician RN - Direct Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned unit. You will communicate with physicians, leadership, and the care team to enhance patient outcomes using nursing processes and compassionate care.

The role requires critical thinking, patient education, prioritization, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in current unit or 4 years in acute care hospital setting, with evidence of 6 clinical nursing education contact hours in the previous 12 months.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure with BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Computer literacy.
• ACLS/PALS certification is preferred.

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 Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned unit. You will communicate with physicians, leadership, and the care team to enhance patient outcomes using nursing processes and compassionate care.

The role requires critical thinking, patient education, prioritization, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.