RN - Med/Surg

Baptist Memorial Health Care; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Albany, MS is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care. The RN will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to assess patient needs and administer medications. Responsibilities include formulating teaching plans, addressing psychosocial needs, and ensuring patient safety. Candidates should be graduates of accredited nursing programs with valid RN licenses and BLS certification. Previous ACLS/PALS certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in relevant state.
• BLS Certification within 14 days of hire.
• Computer literacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients accurately based on their medical condition.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Provide appropriate care to patients of varying ages.
• Develop and evaluate teaching plans for patients and families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for better patient care.
• Assist physicians with procedures and technical skills.
• Address psychosocial needs of patients and connect with social services.
• Prioritize patient safety and effective care delivery.

Skills

Patient assessment

Compassion and empathy

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Graduated from an accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. Communicates and collaborates with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Provides high quality patient care utilizing critical thinking, nursing processes, decision making, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy. Preserves the patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and restores health whenever possible. Able to perform general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Licensure

• RN; BLS Certification within 14 days of hire

Special Skills

• Computer literacy

Preferred/Desired

• ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification