RN-ICU (PRN II)

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Columbus, MS is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned unit. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership, and a multidisciplinary team to promote safe, high-quality outcomes and patient education.

The role requires critical thinking, compassion, and the ability to prioritize. Minimum 1 year of nursing experience and completion of an accredited nursing program are required; BLS within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Must be computer literate.
• RN licensure with BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Preferred: ACLS/PALS specialty certification.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient appropriately based on medical condition.
• Assists with medications as prescribed.
• Provides nursing care and education tailored to age and condition.
• Develops and evaluates teaching plans with family involvement.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to deliver care.
• Assists physicians with procedures and technical tasks.
• Addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families; coordinates post-discharge needs.
• Demonstrates cost-effective practices and efficient use of supplies.
• Prioritizes patient care and promotes safety.
• Engages in lifelong learning in nursing.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

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.

Overview

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.

Experience

Minimum Required

• One (1) year of nursing experience

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