RN ER 7A-7P (FT)

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Columbus, Mississippi, is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care. The role involves collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure safe, effective care.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited nursing program, holds an RN license, and is certified in BLS. Strong critical thinking and communication skills are essential. This position offers a supportive environment for making a significant impact on patient health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must have RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Computer literacy is required.
• Experience in patient care is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient based on their medical condition.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Communicates with the multidisciplinary team for patient care.
• Prioritizes patient care effectively.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary: 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.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Training

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

• Computer literacy

Licensure

• RN; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

• ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification