ICU Night RN: Critical Care Impact

Merit Health Central; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health Central in Jackson, MS seeks a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process, coordinating assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

You will work with physicians and the care team to ensure safe, effective treatment, education, and continuous quality improvement while maintaining compassionate patient support and family engagement.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required
• RN licensure/current state license (or compact license) required
• Basic Life Support certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care per nursing process and policies.
• Documents findings and reports condition changes to care team.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for side effects.
• Assists physicians during procedures within documented competency.
• Ensures infection control and patient safety in all care activities.
• Operates medical equipment and participates in emergencies as needed.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Communication

Organizational skills

Infection control

Education

RN license (State licensure/compact)

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

Merit Health Central in Jackson, MS seeks a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process, coordinating assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

You will work with physicians and the care team to ensure safe, effective treatment, education, and continuous quality improvement while maintaining compassionate patient support and family engagement.