Clinical Nurse Resident: Direct Patient Care & Education

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned setting. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership and other teams to improve outcomes, employing critical thinking and nursing processes while respecting patient autonomy and rights.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications, educating patients and families, and supporting discharge planning with a focus on safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• RN license required (state RN) and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS/PALS specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient based on medical condition.
• Administer medications as ordered and monitor effects.
• Provide age-appropriate care including basic self-care activities.
• Educate patients and families; evaluate learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to plan and provide care.
• Assist physicians with procedures; perform tasks requiring nursing skills.
• Address psychosocial needs and coordinate discharge planning.
• Demonstrate cost-conscious practices and proper use of supplies.
• Prioritize patient care effectively and promote safety.
• Pursue lifelong learning in nursing.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Nursing processes

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned setting. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership and other teams to improve outcomes, employing critical thinking and nursing processes while respecting patient autonomy and rights.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications, educating patients and families, and supporting discharge planning with a focus on safety and quality care.