RN M/S 5th Floor 7P-7A (FT)

Baptist; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Columbus, MS is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care within the Medical Surgical Unit. The ideal candidate will assess patient needs, administer medications, and formulate educational plans. Applicants must be graduates of an accredited nursing program and hold a current RN license. BLS certification is required within 14 days of hire. This role emphasizes collaboration and effective communication within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Must hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients accurately based on their medical condition.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Provide age-appropriate care to patients.
• Formulate teaching plans based on patient needs.
• Assist physicians with procedures when necessary.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Teaching

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Registered Nurse (RN)

BLS Certification

Job description

• Business Unit BMH Golden Triangle Hospital
• Department Medical Surgical 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.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN
• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE