Job Information
Baptist Memorial Coordinator-Palliative Care RN in Southaven, Mississippi
Summary
Oversees the development and continuation of programs to support the Baptist mission. Works closely with physicians, patients, families and hospitals on issues to improve patient care. Serves as educator, liaison and coordinator for the program. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Enhances the quality & effectiveness of nursing practice.
Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
Collaborates with the patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in planning and delivery of nursing services.
Provides leadership.
Completes assigned goals.
Requirements, Preferences and Experience
Education
Preferred: Master degree
Minimum: BSN preferred, or completed within 2 years.
Experience
Preferred: 3 years clinical nursing experience in acute care preferably including at least one year of critical care.
Minimum: 3 years clinical nursing experience in acute care preferably including at least one year of critical care.
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Minimum: RN;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Training
Preferred: Certification in specialty area.
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: 18026 - Coordinator-Palliative Care RN
Facility: BMH-Desoto Hospital
Department: MG Desoto Palliative Care BMG
Category: Nurse RN
Type: Clinical Nurse
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:MS:Southaven
Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 14734