ICU Registered Nurse - Critical Care & Growth

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

Job summary

Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, MS is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process. You will coordinate assessments, plans, and delivery while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and allied staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.

The role requires administering medications, monitoring patients, and participating in life-saving interventions when needed.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in state or compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP are preferred where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care per nursing process and protocols.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for side effects.
• Assists physicians during procedures within competency.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to implement care plans.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in code team activities.
• Educates patients and families about conditions and post-discharge care.
• Maintains infection control and patient safety standards.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Infection control

Documentation

CPR

Code team participation

Education

RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

PALS preferred

NRP preferred

Tools

IV pumps

Monitors

Ventilators

Job description

Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, MS is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process. You will coordinate assessments, plans, and delivery while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and allied staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.

The role requires administering medications, monitoring patients, and participating in life-saving interventions when needed.