Seasonal RN: Compassionate Patient Care & Collaboration

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis seeks a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned unit, collaborating with physicians and the care team to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications, educating patients and families, supporting procedures, ensuring safety, and coordinating discharge planning; requires BLS within 14 days.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy is required.
• RN licensure is required; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
• Administers medications as prescribed and has knowledge of ordered medications.
• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities.
• Develops and evaluates a teaching plan with patient and family involvement.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical skills.
• Addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; coordinates with social services for discharge planning.
• Prioritizes patient care and promotes patient safety.
• Engages in lifelong learning in the nursing profession.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis seeks a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned unit, collaborating with physicians and the care team to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications, educating patients and families, supporting procedures, ensuring safety, and coordinating discharge planning; requires BLS within 14 days.