RN-ICU (FT)

Baptist; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS, is seeking an experienced RN to join the Intensive Care Unit. The role provides direct and indirect patient care and collaborates with physicians and the care team to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications, educating families, and ensuring safety. Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and active RN license; BLS within 14 days of hire; ACLS/PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license with BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS/PALS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
• Administers medications as prescribed and provides care tailored to the patient’s age and condition.
• Educates patients and families, and evaluates learning effectiveness.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient care.
• Assists physicians with procedures and uses skilled nursing techniques.
• Addresses psychosocial needs and coordinates post-discharge planning.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

• Business Unit BMH Golden Triangle Hospital
• Department Intensive Care Unit

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

Minimum Required

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• RN;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired

• ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification