Nursing Jobs in Columbus, MS

NP Full-time
Baptist Memorial Health Care

RN-Nurse Practitioner

apartment Baptist Memorial Health Care location_onColumbus, MS
Overview Job Summary Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient's health problems and serve in various settings as researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care. Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations. Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues. Provides clinical leadership. Supports life long learning. Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience #N/A Minimum Required 1 year clinical experience functioning in the nurse practitioner role in a primary care setting Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner. Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Computer literate. Preferred/Desired Licensure Current certification - nurse practitioner. Eligible for or have certificate of fitness/prescription privileges. Minimum Required RN Preferred/Desired
RN Internship
Baptist Memorial Health Care

Extern-Nurse

apartment Baptist Memorial Health Care location_onColumbus, MS
Overview Job Summary Provides under the direction of a registered nurse, those aspects of patient care which have been previously learned/demonstrated in the nursing program in which enrolled. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Assesses the patient under the direction of the registered nurse. Contributes to the plan of care under the direction of the registered nurse. Implements the plan of care under the direction of the registered nurse. Participates in the evaluation of expected outcomes and goals under the direction of the registered nurse. Administers treatments as ordered according to policy and procedures under the direction of the registered nurse. Reinforces the health/teaching/education of individuals and groups of patients under the direction of the registered nurse. Participates in activities to improve health care delivery under the direction of the registered nurse. Builds knowledge and experience base regarding clinical leadership. Supports life long learning. Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience Minimum Required Enrolled in an approved nursing program preparing for RN licensure. Completion of one academic year of clinical courses in nursing. Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Computer literacy Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required BLS certification within 14 days of hire date Preferred/Desired
LPN Urgent Care Full-time
Urgent Team Management

Licensed Practical Nurse at Baptist Urgent Care

apartment Urgent Team Management location_onStarkville, MS
Baptist Urgent Care is looking for dedicated and compassionate LPNs to join our team in Starkville, MS. JOB SUMMARY: The LPN will be responsible for greeting patients, activating patient files and providing support to patients and medical staff. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned. • Greeting patients and preparing them for examination or procedure. Recording health history of patient and noting abnormal conditions for physician. Instructing patients on collection of any necessary samples and tests. Obtaining vital signs and escorting patients to rooms • Assisting with the preparation of supplies and equipment and aiding the physician or mid-level practitioner during treatment, examination, and testing of patients • Giving injections, administering prescribed medications as directed by physician and in accordance with nursing standards. Observing, recording, and reporting patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians • Ensuring that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely matter and forwarding charts as appropriate. Maintaining patient files, records, and other information • Assisting with scheduling of tests and treatments. Arranging referrals to a specialist and obtaining pre-authorizations when directed to by the provider • Collecting, documenting, and delivering lab specimens and obtaining lab test results and other reports • Notifying patients of test results and follow-up appointments • Cleaning and restocking exam/treatment rooms between procedures • Following clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials • Instructing patient and family regarding medications and treatment and discharge instructions • Assisting the provider with physical exams and in preparing for physicals • Contacting pharmacy to order prescriptions and notifying patients • Keeping an accurate and up to date inventory of medications and monitoring controlled substances • Controlling inventory and monitoring the use of supplies • Maintaining up to date stock and monitoring and maintaining medical equipment • Responding to and screening telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician; triaging patients to ensure productive departmental flow WHAT'S THE SCHEDULE? Our full-time team members work a rotating 36-40 hour/week schedule, consisting of 12-hour weekday shifts and every-other weekend. Our PRN (per diem) team members are scheduled on an as-needed basis. WHAT'S REQUIRED? • A degree from an accredited school of practical nursing is required • Experience in a hospital or clinic setting is preferred • Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with state regulations FULL-TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Competitive Salary • Medical, Dental, and Vision Options • Retirement savings plans • Paid Time Off • and MORE! PRN BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Competitive Salary • 401K plan with company contribution • No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billable services ABOUT BAPTIST URGENT CARE: Baptist Urgent Care, with nine locations in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas, is an affiliate of Urgent Team, one of the largest independent operators of urgent and family care centers in the Southeast. The Urgent Team Family of Centers provides quality and affordable family healthcare at more than 80 locations under eight brands. Baptist Urgent Care’s convenient, walk-in centers provide a range of healthcare services including treatments for injuries and illnesses, occupational health and wellness care. The centers are open seven days a week: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 9a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Additionally, all Baptist Urgent Care centers are Accredited Care Centers – a designation from the Urgent Care Association which recognizes the company’s commitment to safety, quality, and scope of services.
RN Full-time
Baptist Memorial Health Care

RN

apartment Baptist Memorial Health Care location_onColumbus, MS
Overview Job Summary Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. Communicates and collaborates with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Provides high quality patient care utilizing critical thinking, nursing processes, decision making, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy. Preserves the patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and restores health whenever possible. Able to perform general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition. Has knowledge of ordered medications and administers as prescribed. Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate. Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services. Communicates/collaborates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social services regarding both hospital and post discharge needs. Demonstrates cost-effective practices and non-wasteful usage of supplies, linen, and charge items. Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently. Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care. Assumes lifelong learning related to the nursing profession. Specifications Experience Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Computer literacy Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required RN;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Preferred/Desired ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification