Emergency Room RN: Fast-Paced, Patient-Centered Care

Merit Health; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Education and student loan assistance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Merit Health in Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process. The RN coordinates with physicians and healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care, safety, and outcomes while maintaining a supportive environment for patients and families.

You will administer medications, monitor patients, and participate in life-saving interventions as needed, with care guided by established protocols and orders.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in an acute care setting required
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments
• Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care in accordance with nursing process and policies
• Document findings and report changes to the care team
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop and evaluate care plans
• Respond to medical emergencies and participate in life-saving interventions
• Educate patients and families on conditions and discharge plans

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Medication administration

Communication

Team collaboration

Infection control

Education

RN license

BCLS certification

Tools

IV pumps

Monitors

Ventilators

Job description

Merit Health in Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process. The RN coordinates with physicians and healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care, safety, and outcomes while maintaining a supportive environment for patients and families.

You will administer medications, monitor patients, and participate in life-saving interventions as needed, with care guided by established protocols and orders.