ICU Stepdown RN: Elevate Critical Care & Outcomes

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned setting. The role involves collaborating with physicians, leadership, and a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes, while applying critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate care.

You will educate patients and prioritize care across shifts. Required: RN license and BLS within 14 days of hire; ACLS/PALS is a plus.

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/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

RN

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned setting. The role involves collaborating with physicians, leadership, and a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes, while applying critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate care.

You will educate patients and prioritize care across shifts. Required: RN license and BLS within 14 days of hire; ACLS/PALS is a plus.