RN-PRN II ICU Collierville

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in a dynamic clinical setting. The role requires collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of nursing experience, is licensed (RN) in Tennessee, and holds a valid BLS certificate with ACLS/PALS certifications preferred. Comprehensive orientation and ongoing education are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure and active state nursing license.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire; ACLS/PALS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients appropriately based on medical condition.
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor effects.
• Provide patient care including essential daily living activities.
• Develop and implement teaching plans; involve family as appropriate.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care.
• Assist physicians with procedures and provide technical services.
• Address psychosocial needs and coordinate post-discharge planning.
• Demonstrate cost-conscious care and efficient use of supplies.

Skills

One year nursing experience

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

RN licensure in Tennessee

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

ACLS/PALS 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.

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

Preferred/Desired

Minimum Required

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