RN-6A Med Surg Day shift

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse in Jackson, Mississippi. The nurse will coordinate and provide care utilizing the nursing process, ensuring safe and quality treatment while preserving patient rights.

The role requires BLS certification within 14 days of hire and a commitment to patient education and clinical leadership. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and teamwork in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides health education to patients and families.

Job description

Overview

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 life long learning
• Completes assigned goals

Specifications

• Experience: #N/A

Minimum Required

• Education
• Training
• Special Skills
• Licensure

• Minimum Required: RN; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE