ER Nurse: Fast-Paced Care & Critical Thinking

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Oxford, MS is seeking a compassionate registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in an acute care setting. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership, and a multidisciplinary team to promote safe, high-quality outcomes.

Candidates must demonstrate critical thinking, nursing process, and patient education, with a commitment to patient autonomy and dignity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure with BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Computer literacy.
• ACLS/PALS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
• Administers ordered medications 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.
• Assists 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

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

ACLS/PALS Certification

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Oxford, MS is seeking a compassionate registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in an acute care setting. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership, and a multidisciplinary team to promote safe, high-quality outcomes.

Candidates must demonstrate critical thinking, nursing process, and patient education, with a commitment to patient autonomy and dignity.