Geriatric Psychiatry RN-Compassionate Team Care & Education

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Meridian, MS, seeks a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care within the assigned care setting, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

You will apply nursing processes, prioritize care, educate patients and families, and participate in ongoing learning to uphold safety and quality across shifts.

Qualifications

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

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 and 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 healthcare.
• Assumes lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Meridian, MS, seeks a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care within the assigned care setting, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

You will apply nursing processes, prioritize care, educate patients and families, and participate in ongoing learning to uphold safety and quality across shifts.