Compassionate RN: Direct Patient Care & Team Collaboration

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis seeks a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care, collaborating with physicians, leaders, and the care team to improve outcomes.

You will apply critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate care, educate patients and families, and participate in discharge planning while maintaining patient dignity and safety. Ongoing learning is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in current unit or specialty area.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Computer literacy; able to use basic software for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient appropriately based on medical condition.
• Administer ordered medications and provide care suited to patient age and condition.
• Educate patients and families; develop and evaluate teaching plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver care.
• Assist physicians with procedures and perform skills required.
• Address psychosocial needs and coordinate discharge planning.
• Practice cost-effective care and manage supplies efficiently.
• Prioritize patient care and ensure safety and quality.
• Commit to lifelong learning in nursing.

Skills

Communication

Collaborative care

Critical thinking

Nursing processes

Decision making

Compassion

Respect & empathy

Patient prioritization

Patient education

Cost-conscious care

Education

RN degree (nursing)

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis seeks a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care, collaborating with physicians, leaders, and the care team to improve outcomes.

You will apply critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate care, educate patients and families, and participate in discharge planning while maintaining patient dignity and safety. Ongoing learning is expected.