RN BMH-GT Behavioral Health 7P-7A (FT)

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse for direct and indirect patient care in Columbus, MS. The role involves collaborating with healthcare teams and ensuring high-quality patient care. Candidates should have a diploma from an accredited nursing program and an RN license, with BLS Certification required shortly after hiring. This is an entry-level position offering a valuable opportunity in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• RN license is required; must obtain BLS Certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS/PALS Certification is preferred.
• Minimum required skills include effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients based on their medical condition.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Develop teaching plans based on patient needs.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in patient care.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of 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 (Minimum Required).
• Licensure: RN; BLS Certification within 14 days of hire (Minimum Required); ACLS/PALS as preferred.
• Skills: Computer literacy (Minimum Required).

Special Skills

• ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification (Preferred/Desired).

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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