Geriatric Psych RN - Compassionate, Collaborative Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Meridian, MS is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned setting. You will communicate with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes, while upholding autonomy, dignity, and compassionate care.

The role includes patient education, prioritization, and collaboration with social services for discharge planning. Requires RN licensure and BLS; ACLS/PALS preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
• Administers medications as prescribed with knowledge of ordered meds.
• Provides age-appropriate care including basic self-care activities.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs with family participation.
• Demonstrates nursing knowledge to perform treatments and services.
• Communicates with multidisciplinary team to provide patient care.
• Assists physicians with procedures requiring technical/manual skills.
• Addresses psychosocial needs and coordinates discharge planning with social services.
• Demonstrates cost-effective practices and uses supplies efficiently.
• Prioritizes patient care and promotes patient safety.
• Engages in lifelong learning related to nursing.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Meridian, MS is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned setting. You will communicate with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes, while upholding autonomy, dignity, and compassionate care.

The role includes patient education, prioritization, and collaboration with social services for discharge planning. Requires RN licensure and BLS; ACLS/PALS preferred.