Per Diem Oncology RN: Team-Driven Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN is seeking aRegistered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. You will communicate with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes while upholding patient autonomy and dignity.

The role requires one year of nursing experience, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and RN with BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS/PALS is a preferred plus.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of nursing experience.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
• ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification (preferred)

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.

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN is seeking aRegistered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. You will communicate with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes while upholding patient autonomy and dignity.

The role requires one year of nursing experience, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and RN with BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS/PALS is a preferred plus.