RN - Med/Surg - Days/Nights

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Southaven (MS); Vor Ort; USD 58.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in our home health setting. The role emphasizes critical thinking, compassionate care, patient autonomy, dignity, and rights while delivering safe, cost-effective nursing services.

You will assess patients, administer medications, educate families, support discharge planning with social services, and collaborate with physicians.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Assess patients accurately based on their medical condition.
• Administer medications as prescribed and perform treatments using nursing knowledge.
• Develop and evaluate patient and family teaching plans.
• Assist physicians with procedures and utilize technical skills.
• Address psychosocial needs and coordinate with social services for discharge planning.
• Promote patient safety and effective resource use.
• Engage in lifelong learning to stay current in nursing practices.

Kenntnisse

Critical thinking

Empathy

Computer literacy

Lifelong learning

Autonomy

Patient rights awareness

Ausbildung

RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS (preferred)

Nursing degree (accredited program)

Jobbeschreibung

Role Overview

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned setting, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Utilizes critical thinking, nursing processes, and empathy to deliver high-quality care while respecting patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. Performs general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization, ensuring safety and cost-effective practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients accurately based on their medical condition.
• Administer medications as prescribed and perform treatments using nursing knowledge.
• Develop and evaluate patient and family teaching plans.
• Assist physicians with procedures and utilize technical skills.
• Address psychosocial needs and coordinate with social services for discharge planning.
• Promote patient safety and effective resource use.
• Engage in lifelong learning to stay current in nursing practices.

Qualifications & Skills

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