RN OR Women's

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Memphis is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring high-quality care through critical thinking and effective communication. Candidates must have 2 years of acute care experience, be graduates of accredited nursing programs, and obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire. This position requires on-call shifts. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 2 years of acute care experience required (ED or ICU level Nursing).
• RN licensure is mandatory.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire is required.
• ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient based on medical condition.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Formulates and evaluates teaching plans for patients.
• Utilizes nursing knowledge for treatments and services.
• Addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Prioritizes patient care effectively.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Critical thinking

Medication administration

Patient education

Technical and manual skills

Cost-effective practices

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

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.
• On call shifts required (holidays, nights, weekends).

Specifications

• Experience: 2 years of acute care experience required (ED or ICU level Nursing)
• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Computer Literacy: Minimum required
• Licensure: RN; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
• Preferred/Desired: ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification