RN-PRN II

Baptist; Carthage (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Carthage, Mississippi, is seeking a compassionate RN who can provide both direct and indirect patient care. This role requires collaboration with healthcare teams, the ability to administer prescribed medications, and develop education plans for patients and their families. Candidates must have at least one year of nursing experience and be graduates of an accredited nursing program. BLS certification is necessary within the first 14 days of hire. Join us to enhance patient outcomes and ensure safety in care delivery.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of nursing experience is required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Must possess RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients based on their medical condition.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Formulate teaching plans based on learning needs.
• Utilize nursing knowledge for treatments and services.
• Promote patient safety and effective care prioritization.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Effective communication

Nursing treatments

Psychosocial care

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

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.

Experience

• One (1) year of nursing experience

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Licensure

• RN; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE