RN - Neurology

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Memphis is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high-quality patient outcomes. Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure and BLS certification. Knowledge of medications and strong communication skills are essential for effective patient education and care. This role emphasizes patient autonomy and safety in a dynamic care environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Must hold RN license and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Preferred ACLS/PALS specialty certification.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients' medical conditions accurately.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides condition-appropriate care and self-care activities.
• Formulates and evaluates patient teaching plans.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Summary

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. Communicates and collaborates with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Provides high quality patient care utilizing critical thinking, nursing processes, decision making, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy. Preserves the patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and restores health whenever possible. Able to perform general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Formulates 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.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Special Skills

• Computer literacy.

Licensure

• RN; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE.
• ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification (Preferred).