Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics 6C

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to coordinate and provide patient care in Jackson, Mississippi. The role requires effective collaboration to assess and evaluate patients, develop care plans, and administer medications. Candidates must have a valid RN license, BLS certification within 14 days of hire, and computer literacy. This position emphasizes compassionate care and patient education, ensuring the autonomy and dignity of all patients are respected.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS certification required within 14 days post-hire.
• Basic computer literacy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and develop a care plan.
• Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan.
• Administer prescribed medications and provide education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with the health care team to improve delivery and quality of care.
• Provide clinical leadership and support lifelong learning.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Effective communication

Patient care assessment

Health teaching/education

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

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 lifelong learning
• Completes assigned goals

Qualifications

Minimum Required

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire
• Computer literacy

Preferred/Desired

• (none specified)