RN-6A Med Surg Night shift

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate patient care utilizing critical thinking. You will assess patients, implement care plans, and provide health education to patients and families, ensuring quality care.

The ideal candidate must have RN status and complete BLS certification within 14 days of hire. Join a team dedicated to preserving patient dignity and rights while delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.

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 and family education.

Skills

Computer literacy

Clinical leadership

Health teaching/education

Education

RN; 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 lifelong learning
• Completes assigned goals

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Computer literacy
• RN; BLS certification within 14 days of hire