RN Med/Surg: Patient Care, Education & Team Collaboration

Baptist Memorial Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in Memphis, TN seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned setting. You will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes while upholding compassion, dignity, and patient rights.

You will perform nursing duties, educate patients and families, and prioritize care with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in good standing.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and includes family as appropriate.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
• Communicates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social services regarding hospital and post-discharge needs.
• Promotes patient safety by reducing risk of unnecessary harm.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

RN License

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health in Memphis, TN seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned setting. You will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes while upholding compassion, dignity, and patient rights.

You will perform nursing duties, educate patients and families, and prioritize care with a focus on safety and quality.