Registered Nurse (RN)- ICU North

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jackson, Mississippi is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide quality patient care through the nursing process. This role includes assessing patients, developing care plans, administering medications, and educating families.

The successful candidate must be a licensed RN with computer literacy and achieve BLS certification within 14 days of hire. Join a compassionate team committed to enhancing patient autonomy and dignity.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid licensure.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• BLS certification is required shortly after hiring.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient.
• Develop and implement the plan of care.
• Evaluate the plan of care and administer medications as prescribed.
• Provide health education to patients and families.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

RN; BLS certification within 14 days of hire

Job description

Coordinates and provides care utilizing the critical thinking framework known as the nursing process. The nursing process forms the foundation of the nurse's decision making to help partner with patients/families to attain, maintain and restore health whenever possible. Blends caring, compassion, knowledge and integrity to provide safe quality care that preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient
• Develop the plan of care.
• Implement the plan of care.
• Evaluate the plan of care.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Provide patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
• Participate in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Communicate/collaborate with others in providing patient care.
• Provide clinical leadership.
• Support lifelong learning.
• Complete assigned goals.

Minimum Required

Computer Literacy

• Computer literacy

Licensure

• RN; BLS certification within 14 days of hire