Ortho Med-Surg RN: Care Leader & Patient Education

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Mississippi is seeking a registered nurse to deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process to partner with patients and families. The role emphasizes assessing patients, planning and implementing care, administering medications, and providing education to patients and families.

Collaboration with healthcare teams and ongoing professional development are expected, with leadership responsibilities as warranted.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse licensed to practice in the United States.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.
• Ability to perform the nursing process and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient
• Develops the plan of care.
• Implements the plan of care.
• Evaluates the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.
• Provides clinical leadership
• Supports lifelong learning
• Completes assigned goals

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Patient education

Clinical leadership

Collaboration

Job description

Baptist Health in Mississippi is seeking a registered nurse to deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process to partner with patients and families. The role emphasizes assessing patients, planning and implementing care, administering medications, and providing education to patients and families.

Collaboration with healthcare teams and ongoing professional development are expected, with leadership responsibilities as warranted.