Weekend ICU RN - Critical Care & Patient Impact

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in Jackson, Mississippi. Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications, and formulating teaching plans. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of nursing experience and be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, with computer literacy preferred. The position demands effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and a commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in patient care.
• Must be licensed as an RN with BLS certification.
• ACLS/PALS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients based on their medical condition.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Provide care appropriate to patient age and condition.
• Formulate and evaluate teaching plans.
• Utilize nursing knowledge for treatments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist physicians with procedures.
• Address psychosocial needs of patients.
• Promote patient safety and reduce unnecessary harm.
• Engage in lifelong learning.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Nursing knowledge application

Team collaboration

Technical skills for procedures

Psychosocial needs addressing

Cost-effective practices

Prioritization of care

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in Jackson, Mississippi. Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications, and formulating teaching plans. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of nursing experience and be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, with computer literacy preferred. The position demands effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and a commitment to patient safety and quality care.