RN-Transitional Care Navigator

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

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in Memphis, TN, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care. The role involves assessing patient conditions, administering prescribed medications, and educating patients and families. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is essential to enhance patient outcomes and promote safety. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure, and BLS certification is required within 14 days of hire. This position is suited for those who thrive in a compassionate, dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire required.
• ACLS/PALS specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions accurately.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Create and evaluate teaching plans for patients and families.
• Prioritize patient care efficiently.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Patient Education

Communication

Empathy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

Computer proficiency

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

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