Clinical Resident Nurse 3, West Stepdown: Patient Leader

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

Job summary

Baptist in Memphis, TN is seeking an RN for the Stepdown Unit to provide direct and indirect patient care in a fast-paced setting. You will collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care, using critical thinking and nursing processes to promote patient autonomy and dignity.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication administration, patient education, and teamwork with social services to address discharge needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure required; 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.

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Baptist in Memphis, TN is seeking an RN for the Stepdown Unit to provide direct and indirect patient care in a fast-paced setting. You will collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care, using critical thinking and nursing processes to promote patient autonomy and dignity.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication administration, patient education, and teamwork with social services to address discharge needs.