ER RN: Fast-Paced, Impactful Acute Care

Merit Health; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health Jackson is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process across assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and allied staff to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The RN will administer medications, monitor responses, educate patients and families, and uphold infection control and safety standards in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in acute care required.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing processes and patient assessment.
• Ability to administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Strong communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to infection control and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care according to policies and the nursing process.
• Conducts patient assessments and documents findings; reports changes to the care team.
• Administers medications and monitors for adverse effects, documenting accordingly.
• Assists physicians during procedures within competency and scope of practice.
• Collaborates to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Infection control

Job description

Merit Health Jackson is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process across assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and allied staff to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The RN will administer medications, monitor responses, educate patients and families, and uphold infection control and safety standards in a fast-paced acute care environment.