Senior Care Nurse RN: Patient-Centered Care & Education

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Booneville (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Mississippi seeks a dedicated RN to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes using critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate care.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, RN licensure with BLS certification (within 14 days of hire).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure and BLS (within 14 days of hire).
• Competent using computer systems and basic software.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients based on medical condition.
• Administers ordered medications.
• Provides patient care including activities of daily living.
• Educates patients and families; evaluates learning.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to deliver care.
• Assists physicians with procedures requiring technical skills.
• Addresses psychosocial needs and coordinates discharge planning.
• Demonstrates cost-conscious use of supplies and equipment.
• Prioritizes care to ensure patient safety.
• Engages in lifelong learning related to nursing.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

RN licensure

BLS Certification

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Mississippi seeks a dedicated RN to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes using critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate care.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, RN licensure with BLS certification (within 14 days of hire).