Emergency Room RN: Impactful Care & Career Growth

Community Health Systems; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health in Mississippi is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver patient-centered care across the nursing process. You will coordinate assessment, planning, and evaluation with physicians and the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role emphasizes emergency services readiness, medication administration, education for patients and families, and strict adherence to safety and infection control protocols. RN licensure is required.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years in a clinical nursing role or student rotations in an acute care setting.
• RN licensure in the United States is required or eligible for licensure by endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care following nursing process and hospital policies.
• Performs accurate patient assessments and communicates changes to the care team.
• Administers medications, monitors for side effects, and documents accordingly.
• Assists physicians during procedures within competency and scope.
• Develops and adjusts care plans with the team based on patient needs.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions as required.
• Adheres to infection control protocols and maintains patient safety.
• Documents care promptly in the medical record and supports quality improvement.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Clinical communication

Documentation

Infection control

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Merit Health in Mississippi is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver patient-centered care across the nursing process. You will coordinate assessment, planning, and evaluation with physicians and the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role emphasizes emergency services readiness, medication administration, education for patients and families, and strict adherence to safety and infection control protocols. RN licensure is required.