RN Physician Chemotherapy

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to provide both direct and indirect patient care. The role involves assessing patient conditions, administering medications, and developing teaching plans based on patient needs.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited nursing program, hold an RN license, and have BLS certification. Skills in communication, critical thinking, and basic self-care activities are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program is a must.
• Must have RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Knowledge in ACLS/PALS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient appropriately based on their medical condition.
• Administers medications as prescribed by a physician.
• Provides basic self-care activities for patients.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Critical thinking

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

Basic medical equipment

Job description

Overview

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.

Specifications

Education

Minimum Required

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy

Licensure

Minimum Required

• RN;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired

• ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification