Registered Nurse (RN) ICU North Nights

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a dedicated RN to provide comprehensive patient care in Jackson, Mississippi. Utilizing a critical thinking framework, you will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, administer medications, and provide health education to patients and their families. A critical component of this role is possessing an RN license and obtaining BLS certification within 14 days of hire. Join us in delivering compassionate, quality care while supporting patient autonomy and dignity.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient.
• Develop and implement the plan of care.
• Evaluate the plan of care.
• Administer prescribed medications.
• Provide health education to patients and families.
• Participate in health care delivery improvement activities.

Skills

Computer literacy

Critical thinking

Job description

Overview

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

• 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 life long learning
• Completes assigned goals

Special Skills

• Computer literacy

Licensure

• RN;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE