RN-Float Pool

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

Job summary

A regional health provider in Columbus, Mississippi, is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate and provide patient care. This role involves utilizing the nursing process for assessments, developing and evaluating care plans, and administering medications. Candidates must have an RN license and BLS certification. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential to provide quality care while supporting patient autonomy and dignity.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with the ability to coordinate and provide patient care.
• Experience in using the nursing process for decision making.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and develop a plan of care.
• Implement and evaluate the plan of care.
• Administer medications and provide health education.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Communication

Leadership

Computer literacy

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

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.
• Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.
• Provides clinical leadership
• Supports lifelong learning
• Completes assigned goals

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Education

• RN

Licensure

• BLS, RN

Special Skills

• Computer literacy