Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join an emergency department team in Jackson, MS. You will perform triage, rapid evaluation, stabilization, administer medications and start IV therapies while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

This role emphasizes patient safety, clear communication, documentation in the EMR, and patient education for families. You will work in a fast-paced environment delivering compassionate care and upholding infection

Qualifications

• Must hold current RN licensure.
• Experience in emergency department settings preferred.
• Ability to rapidly assess and stabilize patients.
• Strong communication and patient advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage, rapid evaluations, and stabilization of patients.
• Administer medications and IV therapies; respond to critical emergencies.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team to ensure timely care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the EMR.
• Provide patient and family education to support understanding and next steps.
• Maintain patient safety and comply with infection control standards.

Skills

RN licensure

ED experience

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Education

RN degree (ADN/BSN)

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting. Provide triage and rapid assessment for diverse patient populations, stabilize patients, administer medications, and start/manage IV therapies during urgent and critical situations.

Key Duties

• Perform triage, rapid evaluations, and stabilization of patients.
• Administer medications and IV therapies; respond to critical emergencies.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team to ensure timely care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the EMR.
• Provide patient and family education to support understanding and next steps.
• Maintain patient safety and comply with infection control standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure; ability to work effectively in an ED environment.
• Strong clinical judgment for rapid assessment and stabilization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; compassionate patient advocacy.
• Proficiency with EMR documentation and adherence to clinical safety practices.