RN Full-Time Med/Surg

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Decatur (MS); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA) is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in diverse settings. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes, apply nursing processes, and uphold patient autonomy and dignity.

Responsibilities include assessing conditions, administering medications, educating patients and families, and ensuring safety and cost-effective care.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Computer literacy required.
• Valid RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS/PALS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions accurately and administer prescribed medications.
• Deliver age-appropriate and condition-based care including basic self-care.
• Develop and evaluate patient and family education plans.
• Perform treatments, assist physicians with procedures, and communicate within the team.
• Address psychosocial needs and coordinate with social services for discharge planning.
• Practice cost-effective resource management and promote patient safety.
• Commit to lifelong professional learning.

Skills

Critical thinking

Compassionate care

Nursing processes

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS certifications (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

The registered nurse provides direct and indirect patient care in various settings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes. They utilize critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate care to assess, prioritize, and deliver high-quality services, while respecting patient autonomy and dignity.

Role Overview

The registered nurse provides direct and indirect patient care in various settings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes. They utilize critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate care to assess, prioritize, and deliver high-quality services, while respecting patient autonomy and dignity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions accurately and administer prescribed medications.
• Deliver appropriate care based on age and condition, including basic self-care activities.
• Develop and evaluate patient and family education plans.
• Perform treatments, assist physicians with procedures, and communicate effectively within the team.
• Address psychosocial needs and coordinate with social services for discharge planning.
• Practice cost-effective resource management and promote patient safety.
• Commit to lifelong professional learning.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Preferred: ACLS/PALS certifications.