RN - Med/Surg Observation: Patient Care & Collaboration

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Memphis seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned unit, collaborating with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

You will assess patients, administer medications, educate families, and participate in care planning while upholding safety, dignity, and compassionate care. The role emphasizes lifelong learning and teamwork in a dynamic hospital setting in Memphis.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure with BLS within 14 days of hire.

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.
• Forms 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.

Skills

Nursing care

Critical thinking

Patient education

Collaboration

Education

RN licensure

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Baptist Health Memphis seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned unit, collaborating with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

You will assess patients, administer medications, educate families, and participate in care planning while upholding safety, dignity, and compassionate care. The role emphasizes lifelong learning and teamwork in a dynamic hospital setting in Memphis.