RN-Lactation Consultant

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN seeks a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care, collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, and apply nursing processes to improve patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient education, safety, and compassionate care while prioritizing needs and preserving patient autonomy; will participate in ongoing learning and adapt to various care settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure in the state.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS/PALS specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient based on medical condition and plans care.
• Administers medications as prescribed; monitors effects.
• Provides care appropriate to patient age and condition including self-care support.
• Develops and evaluates teaching plans with involvement of family.
• Applies nursing knowledge to perform treatments and procedures.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to deliver care.
• Assists physicians with procedures requiring technical skill.
• Addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families; coordinates with social services.
• Demonstrates cost-consciousness and efficient use of supplies.
• Prioritizes patient care to maximize safety and outcomes.
• Contributes to ongoing learning in nursing practice.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Nursing degree

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

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Special Skills

• Computer literacy

Licensure

• RN;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
• ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification