RN-PRN II

Baptist; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Oxford, Mississippi is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care. Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication administration, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must have at least one year of nursing experience and be a graduate of an accredited nursing program. This role emphasizes compassion, integrity, and excellent patient education skills. Join us to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of nursing experience.
• RN licensure with BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Computer literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient medical conditions.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Formulate and evaluate teaching plans for patients.

Skills

Patient education

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Technical nursing skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

Healthcare software

Job description

Overview

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

Experience

Minimum Required

• One (1) year of nursing experience

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• RN; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired

• ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification