NICU RN: Neonatal Care & Ventilator Support

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Wells (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health in Mississippi seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while maintaining safety and compassionate support for patients and families.

The role includes administering medications, documenting care, participating in code actions, and promoting infection control.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of clinical nursing experience or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care per nursing process.
• Documents findings and reports changes in condition.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for side effects.
• Assists physicians during procedures and supports the care team.
• Develops and evaluates individualized care plans with the team.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in CPR and code team activities.
• Educates patients and families about conditions and discharge plans.
• Implements infection control practices to prevent infections.
• Operates and monitors medical equipment as needed.
• Documents care promptly in the medical record.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN licensure

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Merit Health in Mississippi seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while maintaining safety and compassionate support for patients and families.

The role includes administering medications, documenting care, participating in code actions, and promoting infection control.