ICU Registered Nurse — Life-Saving Critical Care

Merit Health River Oaks; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Education assistance and loan support

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Merit Health River Oaks is seeking a Registered Nurse with 0-2 years of clinical experience to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process. You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to coordinate assessments, plan and implement care, administer medications, and document care thoroughly.

The role emphasizes adherence to clinical protocols, infection control, and compassionate patient/family education to support positive outcomes and safety within our Meridian community

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in acute care.
• Proficient in nursing process and patient assessments.
• Ability to administer medications and monitor for adverse effects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care according to policies and nursing process.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and document findings.
• Provide age-appropriate care using knowledge of development.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor side effects.
• Assist physicians during procedures within competency.
• Develop and evaluate individualized care plans with the team.
• Respond to medical emergencies and participate in life-saving interventions.
• Educate patients and families on conditions and discharge plans.
• Maintain infection control and patient safety standards.
• Document care thoroughly in medical records.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessments

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Infection control

Documentation

CPR

Education

RN degree (ADN/BSN)

Tools

Ventilators

Patient monitors

IV pumps

Job description

Merit Health River Oaks is seeking a Registered Nurse with 0-2 years of clinical experience to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process. You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to coordinate assessments, plan and implement care, administer medications, and document care thoroughly.

The role emphasizes adherence to clinical protocols, infection control, and compassionate patient/family education to support positive outcomes and safety within our Meridian community