RN-6A Med Surg Night shift

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a registered nurse to coordinate patient care using the nursing process. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and educate patients and families to ensure quality health outcomes.

Key qualifications include an RN license and BLS certification. This role demands strong critical thinking skills and a commitment to patient safety and dignity.

Qualifications

• RN licensure is required along with BLS Certification within 14 days of hire.
• Computer literacy is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient.
• Develop and implement the plan of care.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan.
• Administer prescribed medications.
• Provide health education to patients and families.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

RN License

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 life long learning
• Completes assigned goals

Qualifications

• Experience: N/A
• Special Skills (Minimum Required): Computer literacy
• Licensure (Minimum Required): RN; BLS Certification within 14 days of hire