PACU RN: Postoperative Care & Patient Education

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned setting, collaborating with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes. You will use nursing processes, critical thinking, and compassionate care while preserving patient autonomy and rights, and you will participate in patient education and prioritization.

Must have RN licensure and BLS within 14 days of hire; ACLS/PALS are preferred; computer

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN;BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS/PALS specialty certifications are preferred but not required.

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

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

RN;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned setting, collaborating with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes. You will use nursing processes, critical thinking, and compassionate care while preserving patient autonomy and rights, and you will participate in patient education and prioritization.

Must have RN licensure and BLS within 14 days of hire; ACLS/PALS are preferred; computer