Ortho Med-Surg RN Resident – Full-Time Days

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Jackson, MS is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Clinical Resident Nurse 6C Ortho MedSurg unit. This full-time daytime role supports direct patient care and collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced medical-surgical setting.

Ideal candidates are graduates of accredited nursing programs with RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire, demonstrating compassion, critical thinking, and strong patient education skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure and BLS certification required or within 14 days of hire.
• Ability to provide age-appropriate nursing care.

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

Direct patient care

Nursing knowledge

Team communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Baptist in Jackson, MS is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Clinical Resident Nurse 6C Ortho MedSurg unit. This full-time daytime role supports direct patient care and collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced medical-surgical setting.

Ideal candidates are graduates of accredited nursing programs with RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire, demonstrating compassion, critical thinking, and strong patient education skills.