RN 3E: Collaborative Acute Care Nurse & Patient Educator

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Meridian, MS is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. You will communicate with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes, using nursing processes, critical thinking, empathy, and respect.

The role includes patient education, prioritization of care, and collaboration with social services for discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure with BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS/PALS certification preferred.
• Computer literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient based on medical condition.
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor outcomes.
• Provide care appropriate to patient age and condition, including basic self-care.
• Develop and evaluate a teaching plan with family involvement as appropriate.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide patient care.
• Assist physicians with procedures and perform procedures requiring technical skills.
• Address psychosocial needs and coordinate with social services for discharge planning.
• Demonstrate cost-conscious use of supplies and resources.
• Prioritize patient care to ensure safety.
• Commit to lifelong learning in nursing.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Meridian, MS is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. You will communicate with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes, using nursing processes, critical thinking, empathy, and respect.

The role includes patient education, prioritization of care, and collaboration with social services for discharge planning.