RN-PRN II-Med/Surg Observation

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care seeks a dedicated RN to provide direct and indirect patient care in Memphis, Tennessee. The nurse will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes while maintaining patient dignity and autonomy.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited nursing program with at least one year of experience and must secure BLS certification within fourteen days of hire. This position is vital for ensuring the highest quality of care in an effective, safe environment.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of nursing experience.
• RN; BLS Certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification (Preferred/Desired).

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient appropriately based on medical condition.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides care suited to the condition and age of the patient.
• Formulates and evaluates a teaching plan with patients and families.
• Utilizes nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in patient care.
• Assists physicians with procedures requiring technical skills.
• Addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Demonstrates cost-effective practices.
• Promotes patient safety.
• Commits to lifelong learning in nursing.

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.

Experience

• One (1) year of nursing experience.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Special Skills

• Computer literacy.

Licensure

• RN; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE.
• ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification (Preferred/Desired).