RN PRN II: Compassionate, Collaborative Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Calhoun City (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in its Mississippi care setting. You will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality nursing care, applying critical thinking and compassionate patient-centered approaches.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited nursing program, RN licensure, and BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS/PALS may be preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure with BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Computer literacy and basic computer skills.

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.

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in its Mississippi care setting. You will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality nursing care, applying critical thinking and compassionate patient-centered approaches.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited nursing program, RN licensure, and BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS/PALS may be preferred.