Summary Works directly under the supervision of a professional registered nurse. 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
Requirements, Preferences and Experience EducationMinimum: Holds a diploma or degree from an approved school of nursing that entitles the individual to take the NCLEX-RN licensing examination. Has received authorization to take the NCLEX-RN examination.Licensure, Registration, CertificationMinimum: Graduate Nurse may engage in the practice of professional nursing without a license for a period not to exceed 120 calendar days from the date of receipt of the first authorization to take the NCLEX-RN examination; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRESpecial SkillsMinimum: Computer literacyTrainingMinimum: "A.Proof of the first authorization to take the NCLEX-RN examination; and B.Proof of graduation from an approved school of nursing within the previous ninety (90) days"About Baptist Memorial Health Care At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.At Baptist, We Offer:
Competitive salaries
Paid vacation/time off
Continuing education opportunities
Generous retirement plan
Health insurance, including dental and vision
Sick leave
Service awards
Free parking
Short-term disability
Life insurance
Health care and dependent care spending accounts
Education assistance/continuing education
Employee referral program
Job Summary: Position: 16255 - Nurse-Graduate TNFacility: BMH-Memphis HospitalDepartment: ME Heart Failure Baptist MemphisCategory: Nurse InternType: ClinicalWork Type: Full TimeWork Schedule: NightsLocation: US:TN:MemphisLocated in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 7374