Advanced Med/Surg RN: Clinical Leader & Patient Advocate

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Southaven, United States is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in a dynamic work environment. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, administering prescribed medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of nursing experience, is a graduate of an accredited nursing program, and possesses vital skills such as critical thinking and compassion. BLS certification is required, with ACLS or PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in current unit or in a specialty area.
• 4 years’ experience in an acute care hospital setting or comparable specialty area.
• Evidence of 6 clinical nursing education contact hours attained during the previous 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient based on their medical condition.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides care appropriate to the patient’s condition and age.
• Formulates teaching plans based upon learning needs.
• Utilizes nursing knowledge to perform treatments.
• Communicates with multidisciplinary team for patient care.
• Assists physicians with procedures.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Demonstrates cost-effective practices.
• Prioritizes patient care effectively.
• Promotes patient safety.

Skills

Critical thinking

Compassion

Integrity

Respect

Empathy

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Southaven, United States is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in a dynamic work environment. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, administering prescribed medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of nursing experience, is a graduate of an accredited nursing program, and possesses vital skills such as critical thinking and compassion. BLS certification is required, with ACLS or PALS preferred.