Weekend Night RN: Compassionate Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in New Albany, MS is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned setting. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires critical thinking, nursing process application, compassion, integrity, and empathy. You will perform general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization while maintaining patient autonomy and rights.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Computer literacy essential.

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 on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness; family included as appropriate.
• Demonstrates nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
• Communicates/collaborates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
• Assists 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 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.
• Assumes lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in New Albany, MS is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned setting. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires critical thinking, nursing process application, compassion, integrity, and empathy. You will perform general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization while maintaining patient autonomy and rights.