Nurse-RN - Med/Surg 9T- FT No Benefits

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is looking for a compassionate and skilled Nurse-RN to join their Med/Surg team. This role involves providing direct and indirect patient care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring the highest quality of care. You'll utilize your critical thinking and nursing skills to assess patients, educate families, and prioritize care effectively. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure and BLS certification.
• ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients based on medical conditions and provides appropriate care.
• Communicates with the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Communication

Computer Literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

RN licensure

BLS certification

Job description

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Job Summary
Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. Communicates and collaborates with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Provides high-quality patient care utilizing critical thinking, nursing processes, decision-making, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy. Preserves the patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and restores health whenever possible. Able to perform general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
2. Has knowledge of ordered medications and administers as prescribed.
3. Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities.
4. Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; includes family in teaching as appropriate.
5. Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
6. Communicates and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
7. Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
8. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families; communicates with social services regarding hospital and post-discharge needs.
9. Practices cost-effective use of supplies, linen, and charge items.
10. Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently.
11. Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm.
12. Engages in lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferred/Desired

• ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification

Skills

• Computer literacy

Employment Type

• Other

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care