Registered Nurse (RN) - Radiology

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Jackson, Mississippi seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide critical care utilizing the nursing process. The role involves assessing patients, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications, and providing health education. Candidates should have 1-2 years of ICU, ED, or procedural area experience along with required certifications. This position offers the opportunity to blend compassion with clinical expertise in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of ICU, ED, or procedural area experience preferred.
• Computer literacy is required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire and ACLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient.
• Develop the plan of care.
• Implement the plan of care.
• Evaluate the plan of care.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Provide health education to patients and families.
• Participate in improving healthcare delivery.
• Communicate and collaborate in patient care.
• Provide clinical leadership.
• Support lifelong learning.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Communication

Clinical leadership

Health education

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

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

Experience

• 1-2 years of ICU, ED, or procedural area experience preferred

Computer Literacy

• Computer literacy

Licensure

• RN; BLS certification within 14 days of hire
• ACLS