RN Surgery Center Collierville

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. This position floats within the department between Pre-post surgery, PACU, Holding, and PAT.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

ICU, PACU, or perioperative experience.
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 patients' condition and age, including basic self-care activities.
Develop teaching plans based on identified learning needs, evaluate their 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, and communicate with social services regarding 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.
Engage in lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.