Assesses patients and develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care, including administering prescribed medications and educating patients and families. Collaborates with the care team, provides clinical leadership, and contributes to improving healthcare delivery while protecting patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
An RN license is required, along with Basic Life Support certification within 14 days of hire. Computer literacy is required; no specific experience or education requirements are stated.
Job Details
Job Type: FULL TIME
Visa Sponsorship: No
Work Arrangement: On-site
Experience Level: 2 - 5 years
Hours: 40 hrs/week
Language: English
Key Skills
Patient AssessmentCare PlanningCare ImplementationCare EvaluationMedication AdministrationPatient EducationFamily EducationHealthcare Delivery ImprovementCommunicationCollaborationClinical LeadershipLifelong LearningComputer LiteracyNursing ProcessCritical ThinkingBasic Life Support
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Coordinates and provides care utilizing the critical thinking framework known as the nursing process. The nursing process forms the foundation of the nurse's decision making to help partner with patients/families to attain, maintain and restore health whenever possible. Blends caring, compassion, knowledge and integrity to provide safe quality care that preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Assesses the patient
Develops the plan of care.
Implements the plan of care.
Evaluates the plan of care.
Administers medications as prescribed.
Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.
Provides clinical leadership
Supports life long learning
Completes assigned goals
Specifications
Experience
#N/A
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Education
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Computer literacy
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
RN;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Preferred/Desired
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
Baptist Memorial Health Care is a leading not-for-profit health system in the Mid-South, offering comprehensive care through 24 hospitals and a vast network of providers.