Seasonal RN: Compassionate Patient Care & Teamwork

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned unit, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include assessment, patient education, care planning, and supporting safety and quality initiatives while maintaining patient autonomy, dignity, and comfort. RN licensure and BLS are required with ACLS/PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in current unit or in specialty area.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Computer literacy.

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

Nursing

Computer literacy

Education

RN license

BLS Certification

ACLS/PALS Certification

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned unit, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include assessment, patient education, care planning, and supporting safety and quality initiatives while maintaining patient autonomy, dignity, and comfort. RN licensure and BLS are required with ACLS/PALS preferred.