ER Registered Nurse - Fast-Paced Critical Care & Teamwork

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned setting. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes, using critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate care while preserving patient autonomy and dignity.

The role includes assessing patients, administering medications, educating patients and families, and participating in ongoing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS/PALS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
• Administer medications as prescribed after knowing orders.
• Provide care appropriate to the patient’s condition and age including basic self-care activities.
• Develop and evaluate a teaching plan based on identified learning needs; include family when appropriate.
• Demonstrate nursing knowledge to perform treatments and services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide patient care.
• Assist physicians with procedures requiring technical and manual skills.
• Identify and address psychosocial needs of patients and families; coordinate with social services for hospital and post-discharge needs.
• Demonstrate cost-effective practices and minimize waste of supplies.
• Prioritize patient care effectively and efficiently.
• Promote patient safety by reducing harm.
• Engage in lifelong learning related to nursing.

Skills

Computer literacy

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS certification (preferred)

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned setting. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes, using critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate care while preserving patient autonomy and dignity.

The role includes assessing patients, administering medications, educating patients and families, and participating in ongoing