RN 2E Weekender Night

Baptist • Meridian, MS

1d

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. Communicates and collaborates with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and 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, as well as other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of 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

• Assess patients appropriately and accurately based on their medical conditions.
• Understand ordered medications and administer them as prescribed.
• Provide care appropriate to each 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.
• Apply 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.
• Use supplies, linens, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree