RN - Med/Surg

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in Southaven, MS is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care across home health and clinical settings. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

Using nursing processes and compassionate care, you will educate patients and families, administer medications as prescribed, and contribute to discharge planning while prioritizing safety and patient

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS/PALS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients accurately based on their medical condition.
• Administers medications as prescribed, with knowledge of their effects.
• Provides age-appropriate care, including basic self-care activities.
• Develops and evaluates patient and family teaching plans.
• Utilizes nursing knowledge to perform treatments and services.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs technical skills.
• Addresses psychosocial needs and communicates with social services for discharge planning.
• Practices cost-effectively, minimizing waste of supplies and resources.
• Prioritizes patient care efficiently and promotes safety by reducing risks.
• Engages in lifelong learning to maintain nursing competence.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

BSN or equivalent

RN licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned setting. Collaborates with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Utilizes critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate care to restore health while respecting patient autonomy and dignity. Performs general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization, along with other assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients accurately based on their medical condition.
• Administers medications as prescribed, with knowledge of their effects.
• Provides age-appropriate care, including basic self-care activities.
• Develops and evaluates patient and family teaching plans.
• Utilizes nursing knowledge to perform treatments and services.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs technical skills.
• Addresses psychosocial needs and communicates with social services for discharge planning.
• Practices cost-effectively, minimizing waste of supplies and resources.
• Prioritizes patient care efficiently and promotes safety by reducing risks.
• Engages in lifelong learning to maintain nursing competence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Computer literacy.
• RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Preferred: ACLS/PALS certifications.