RN-Seasonal Nurse No Benefits

Baptist•Collierville, TN

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. Provides 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, along with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years' experience in the current unit or specialty area.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Computer literacy.
RN licensure.
BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

ACLS/PALS certification.
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.
Formulate teaching plans based on identified learning needs, evaluate the effectiveness of learning, 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, and communicate with social services about hospital and post-discharge needs.
Demonstrate cost-effective practices and avoid wasteful use of supplies, linen, and charge items.
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.