RN-Advanced Clinician Nurse

Baptist•Southaven, MS

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. Communicates and collaborates with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Delivers high-quality patient care using critical thinking, nursing processes, decision making, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy. Preserves patient autonomy, dignity, and rights, and restores health whenever possible. Performs general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization, as well as other assigned duties.

Requirements

At least 3 years’ experience in the current unit or specialty area, or 4 years’ experience in an acute care hospital setting or comparable specialty area.
Provide evidence of 6 clinical nursing education contact hours attained during the previous 12 months.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Computer literacy.
RN licensure.
BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

ACLS/PALS.
Specialty certification.

Responsibilities

Assess patients appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
Know ordered medications and administer them as prescribed.
Provide care appropriate to the patient’s condition and age, including basic self-care activities.
Develop teaching plans based on identified learning needs, evaluate learning effectiveness, and include family in teaching as appropriate.
Use nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
Communicate and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
Assist physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills.
Identify and address psychosocial needs of patients and families; communicate with social services about hospital and post-discharge needs.
Use supplies, linen, and charge items cost-effectively and avoid waste.
Prioritize patient care effectively and efficiently.
Promote patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care.
Pursue lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.
Perform other duties as assigned.