Labor & Delivery RN — Direct Care, Teaching & Collaboration

Baptist Memorial Health Care; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in New Albany, MS seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting, collaborating with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Responsibilities include nursing assessments, medication administration, patient education, and coordinating with social services for discharge planning.

Requires RN degree, accredited program graduation, BLS within 14 days, and computer literacy;

Qualifications

• RN degree and graduate of an accredited nursing program are required.
• Computer literacy is required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire is required; ACLS/PALS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities.
• Develops and implements teaching plans with patient/family involvement.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to provide patient care.
• Aids physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical skills.
• Identifies psychosocial needs and coordinates discharge planning as needed.
• Practices cost-effective care and prudent use of supplies.
• Prioritizes patient care to maximize safety and outcomes.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

RN degree

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in New Albany, MS seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting, collaborating with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Responsibilities include nursing assessments, medication administration, patient education, and coordinating with social services for discharge planning.

Requires RN degree, accredited program graduation, BLS within 14 days, and computer literacy;