RN - Medical-Surgical / CCU - Full-Time

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice seeks a dedicatedRegistered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care across various healthcare settings. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes, uphold patient dignity, and apply nursing processes with compassion.

The role emphasizes patient education, prioritization, and ongoing professional development, including proficiency with medication drips and critical thinking in dynamic care environments.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS/PALS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients based on medical conditions.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments.
• Develops and evaluates patient and family teaching plans addressing psychosocial needs.
• Collaborates with healthcare team and assists physicians with procedures.
• Promotes patient safety and cost-effective care.
• Maintains proficiency with technical skills, including medication drips.

Skills

RN licensure

Compassionate care

Patient education

Education

RN licensure

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct and indirect patient care in various healthcare settings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Utilizes critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate care to ensure quality services. Maintains patient dignity, autonomy, and rights while performing general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses patients based on their medical conditions.
• Administers prescribed medications and performs treatments appropriate to patient age and condition.
• Develops and evaluates patient and family teaching plans, addressing psychosocial needs.
• Collaborates with healthcare team members and assists physicians with procedures.
• Promotes patient safety, cost-effective practices, and effective prioritization of care.
• Demonstrates ongoing learning and proficiency with technical skills, including medication drips.

Qualifications & Skills

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