RN - Med/Surg 8T
Job in
Southaven, DeSoto County, Mississippi, 38671, USA
Listing for:
Baptist Memorial Health Care
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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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 its effectiveness; includes family in teaching as appropriate.Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.Communicates and collaborates with 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.Demonstrates cost-effective practices and non-wasteful use of supplies, linen, and charge items.Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently.Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm.Commits to lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.Specifications:
Experience:
- Minimum
Required:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Training:
- Preferred/Desired:
Not specified.
Special Skills:
- Minimum
Required:
Computer literacy.
Licensure:
- Minimum
Required:
RN license; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
Preferred/Desired: ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification.
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