Labor & Delivery RN — Impactful Care & Growth

Merit Health; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health in Mississippi is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the health care team to achieve positive outcomes in a busy acute care setting.

You will assess and monitor patients, administer medications, educate families, and participate in safety and infection control initiatives, with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive community hospital.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in acute care required.
• RN licensure or eligibility and BCLS certification required.
• Strong knowledge of nursing processes, patient safety, and infection control.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills for care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care per nursing process and policies.
• Assess patients, document findings, and report changes to the care team.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse effects.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to develop care plans.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in life-saving interventions.
• Educate patients and families and ensure understanding of discharge instructions.
• Maintain infection control standards and safety in the clinical environment.
• Document care thoroughly in the medical record.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Infection control

Education

RN licensure

BCLS certification

Job description

Merit Health in Mississippi is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the health care team to achieve positive outcomes in a busy acute care setting.

You will assess and monitor patients, administer medications, educate families, and participate in safety and infection control initiatives, with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive community hospital.