ICU Stepdown RN: Critical Care & Collaborative Impact

Baptist; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the Stepdown Unit of the BMH Golden Triangle Hospital. You will collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to support patient outcomes and deliver high-quality nursing care.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, patient education, safety, and lifelong learning, with responsibilities spanning assessment, medication administration, and care planning in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Computer literacy.
• 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 health care.
• Assumes lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Baptist is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the Stepdown Unit of the BMH Golden Triangle Hospital. You will collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to support patient outcomes and deliver high-quality nursing care.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, patient education, safety, and lifelong learning, with responsibilities spanning assessment, medication administration, and care planning in a fast-paced hospital setting.