Nurse-RN - Med/Surg 9T- FT No Benefits

Join to apply for the Nurse-RN - Med/Surg 9T role at Baptist Memorial Health Care . Job Summary 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 utilizing critical thinking, nursing processes, decision-making, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy. Preserves the patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and restores health whenever possible. Able to perform general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization. Performs other duties as assigned. 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 on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; includes family in teaching as appropriate. Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services. Communicates and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team in providing patient care. Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families; communicates with social services regarding hospital and post-discharge needs. Practices cost-effective use of supplies, linen, and charge items. Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently. Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm. Engages in lifelong learning related to the nursing profession. Minimum Requirements Graduate of an accredited nursing program. RN licensure; BLS certification within 14 days of hire. Preferred/Desired ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification Skills Computer literacy Employment Type Other Seniority Level Entry level Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation