RN-EP I

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a skilled nurse to provide patient care using a critical thinking framework. The role involves assessing patients, developing and implementing care plans, and administering medications. Candidates must be a Registered Nurse (RN) and achieve BLS certification within 14 days of hire. This position emphasizes clinical leadership, collaboration, and the provision of safe quality care to preserve patient dignity and rights.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership and lifelong learning.
• Effectively engage with patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and develop a care plan.
• Implement the care plan and evaluate its effectiveness.
• Administer medications as prescribed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Patient care

Collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

RN (Registered Nurse)

Job description

Overview

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

Education

Training

Special Skills

• Computer literacy

Licensure

• RN; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE