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Baptist DeSoto hosts nurse recruitment event

Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto is hosting a nurse recruitment event for new graduates and experienced registered nurses throughout the Memphis and North Mississippi area on Thursday, April 29, from 4-8 p.m. at the hospital, 7601 Southcrest Parkway in Southaven.

Anyone interested in attending can go to Baptist DeSoto’s Facebook page and click on the reservation link in the Facebook event, or they can go to http://bpt.st/32f9RIX. On-site interviews and contingency offers will be made at the event. Refreshments will be served, and those who attend will be eligible to win a MacBook Pro.

Baptist DeSoto offers its nurses a number of benefits, including:

■     Flexible scheduling

■     Professional development

■     The Epic electronic health record system, smart pump technology, an e-ICU, telemedicine and other technology

■     A personalized orientation program

■     Health, dental and vision insurance, as well as paid time off

■     Free, on-campus parking

“We’re looking for motivated, talented registered nurses with a passion for caring and a desire to grow their career and income opportunities,” said Randy White, Baptist DeSoto’s chief nursing officer. “Baptist DeSoto has become a career destination for new and experienced nurses because we offer a dynamic and diverse work environment, numerous continuing education and advancement opportunities, and the tools and resources to help professional nurses reach their maximum potential.”

Baptist DeSoto is a 339-bed hospital that offers diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitation services, as well as open-heart surgery and a number of other cardiovascular services. A recent $19 million emergency department expansion and renovation project added 20,000 square feet to the facility. For more information, please call 662-772-4000 or visit desoto.baptistonline.org.

Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto news release

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.

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