ICU Stepdown RN: Critical Care that Elevates Outcomes

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in our inpatient setting. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to promote safe, high-quality outcomes and uphold patient autonomy and dignity.

Graduate from an accredited nursing program with RN licensure and BLS within 14 days of hire; ACLS/PALS preferred. Strong computer literacy and ability to educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

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

RN licensure

Nursing degree

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in our inpatient setting. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to promote safe, high-quality outcomes and uphold patient autonomy and dignity.

Graduate from an accredited nursing program with RN licensure and BLS within 14 days of hire; ACLS/PALS preferred. Strong computer literacy and ability to educate patients and families.