RN-PRN II ICU

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in the assigned care setting, collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, and uphold patient autonomy, dignity, and rights while restoring health whenever possible.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, administering medications, education, care planning, and ensuring safety and efficient care delivery; strong critical thinking and empathy are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS/PALS certification preferred.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
• Administers medications as prescribed and understands ordered medications.
• Provides care appropriate to the patient’s condition and age, including basic self-care activities.
• Implements and evaluates a teaching plan with family involvement.
• Utilizes nursing knowledge to perform treatments and services.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to provide patient care.
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs skills requiring technical/manual ability.
• Addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families; coordinates with social services for discharge planning.
• Practices cost-aware care and efficient use of supplies and equipment.
• Prioritizes patient care to maximize safety and outcomes.
• Promotes patient safety by reducing risk of harm in care delivery.
• Engages in lifelong learning related to nursing.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

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

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