Seasonal ICU Nurse (Stepdown) — Acute Patient Care

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist in Jackson, MS is seeking a Seasonal RN for the Stepdown ICU to provide direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity setting. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes while maintaining patient autonomy, dignity, and safety.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN license and BLS within 14 days of hire; ACLS/PALS certifications are preferred.

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 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.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Baptist in Jackson, MS is seeking a Seasonal RN for the Stepdown ICU to provide direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity setting. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes while maintaining patient autonomy, dignity, and safety.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN license and BLS within 14 days of hire; ACLS/PALS certifications are preferred.