ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse — Critical Care Leader

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Columbus, MS is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct and indirect patient care in the Stepdown Unit. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership, and a multidisciplinary team to promote safety, quality outcomes, and compassionate care.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, RN licensure, and Basic Life Support. ACLS/PALS certification is preferred; computer literacy is essential for charting and care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN;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/collaborates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist 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 heath care.
• Assumes lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Columbus, MS is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct and indirect patient care in the Stepdown Unit. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership, and a multidisciplinary team to promote safety, quality outcomes, and compassionate care.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, RN licensure, and Basic Life Support. ACLS/PALS certification is preferred; computer literacy is essential for charting and care