RN fulltime nursery 7a

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in New Albany, MS is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care within the assigned care setting, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires completion of an accredited nursing program, RN licensure, and BLS certification within 14 days of hire, with ACLS/PALS preferred. Emphasis on compassionate, respectful care and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy required.
• RN licensure with valid BLS certification.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients appropriately based on medical condition.
• Administer medications as prescribed and understand orders.
• Provide age-appropriate care including basic self-care activities.
• Formulate and evaluate teaching plans with family involvement.
• Utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team in patient care.
• Assist physicians with procedures and perform skilled tasks.
• Address psychosocial needs and coordinate post-discharge planning.
• Promote cost-effective practices and efficient use of supplies.
• Prioritize patient care and safety.
• Commit to lifelong learning in nursing.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

RN licensure

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

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

Education

Minimum Required

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy

Licensure

Minimum Required

• RN;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired

• ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification