RN-PRN II

Baptist•Carthage, MS

23h

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. This role involves communicating and collaborating with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. The RN-PRN II is expected to provide high-quality patient care utilizing critical thinking, nursing processes, decision making, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy. The position also requires preserving the patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and restoring health whenever possible. The individual must be able to perform general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization, and will perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

One (1) year of nursing experience
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

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.