RN-Seasonal Nurse No Benefits- Oncology

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a qualified nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in Jackson, MS. You will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate and effective care.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years of experience and must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program. BLS certification within 14 days of hire is required, along with RN licensure. Join us to make a difference in patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in current unit or in specialty area.
• RN; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient appropriately based on their medical condition.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient.
• Formulates and evaluates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs.
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs services.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Nursing processes

Communication

Compassion

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

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

Minimum Required

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in current unit or in specialty area.

Education

Minimum Required

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy

Licensure

Minimum Required

• RN; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired

• ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification