RN-Head Nurse Weekender

Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corp - Memphis, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Memphis, TN

About the position

The RN-Head Nurse Weekender at Baptist Memorial is responsible for coordinating and providing patient care using the nursing process. This role emphasizes critical thinking and collaboration with patients and families to promote health and well-being. The head nurse will provide clinical leadership to nursing staff, ensuring continuity of care while adhering to the hospital's mission and policies. This position requires a commitment to quality care, patient autonomy, and professional development.

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

• Minimum of 2 years experience on current unit or in like setting/specialty area
• RN licensure required
• Computer literacy

Benefits

• 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