RN-PRN II

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Yazoo City (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider located in Yazoo City, MS, is seeking a dedicated nursing professional for an entry-level position. The role involves providing both direct and indirect patient care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, and performing essential nursing duties. Candidates should possess an accredited nursing degree and a valid RN license. Preferred certifications include BLS within 14 days of hire. Ideal for individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in patient health and wellness.

Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience required.
• Ability to assess patient conditions appropriately.
• Knowledge of medications and ability to administer them.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care in assigned care setting.
• Communicates and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams.
• Identifies psychosocial needs of patients and families.

Skills

Computer literacy

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.

Specifications

Experience

• One (1) year of nursing experience

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Training

None specified.

Special Skills

• Computer literacy

Licensure

• Minimum Required: RN; BLS Certification within 14 days of hire
• Preferred/Desired: ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Other

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care