Job summary
Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned settingCommunicates with physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers about changes in patient's clinical conditionAble to perform general nursing duties utilizing the nursing process
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Knowledge of medications and correct administration• Perform and document a complete admission assessment• Initiate and revise individualized nursing care plan• Formulate teaching plan and evaluate effectiveness of learning• Perform treatments and provide services• Communicate appropriately to Nurse Manager, co-workers, and physicians• Consult other departments for interdisciplinary approach to patient's needs• Provide care appropriate to condition and age of patient• Participate in orientation of new personnel• Assist physicians with procedures and perform services
Requirements
• Current Mississippi Registered Nurse Licensure• One year of RN TELE experience preferred• Moderate to advanced computer and data entry skills• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English• Ability to lift and exert force• Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear
Key Skills Needed
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration• Ability to perform and document a complete admission assessment• Ability to initiate and revise an individualized nursing care plan• Formulate a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs• Perform treatments and provide services• Communicate appropriately and clearly to Nurse Manager, co-workers, and physicians• Consult other departments for an interdisciplinary approach to patient's needs• Provide care appropriate to condition and age of the patient• Assist physicians with procedures and perform services• Utilize infection control principles