Seasonal RN: Compassionate, Collaborative Patient Care

Baptist; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Meridian, MS is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our patient care team. You will provide direct and indirect patient care, collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary staff, and apply nursing processes to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure and BLS within 14 days of hire; ACLS/PALS is preferred. Computer literacy and compassionate care are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure in Mississippi.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS/PALS 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

RN licensure

Tools

EMR/EHR (Epic)

Job description

Baptist in Meridian, MS is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our patient care team. You will provide direct and indirect patient care, collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary staff, and apply nursing processes to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure and BLS within 14 days of hire; ACLS/PALS is preferred. Computer literacy and compassionate care are essential.