RN-Behavioral Health (PT)
Baptist Memorial Health Care · Columbus, MS · 4 wk ago
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Responsibilities
- Accurately assesses the patient based on their medical condition.
- Knows and administers ordered medications as prescribed.
- Provides care appropriate to the patient's condition and age, including basic self-care activities.
- Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates its effectiveness.
- Utilizes nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
- Communicates and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to provide patient care.
- Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
- Demonstrates ability to address psychosocial needs of patients and family, and communicate with social services.
- Promotes cost-effective practices and reduces the risk of unnecessary harm through patient safety measures.
Specifications
Experience: Minimum required - Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Preferred/Desired - BLS certification within 14 days of hire, ACLS/PALS specialty certification.
Licenses: Minimum required - RN.
Education: Minimum required - Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Special Skills: Minimum required - Computer literacy.