Night Shift RN - CCU Critical Care Leader

Merit Health Wesley; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 58,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Education assistance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS delivers patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation with the health care team.

This role requires 0-2 years of acute care experience, RN licensure, and BCLS certification; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred. You will administer medications, monitor patient conditions, educate families, and participate in performance improvement to raise care quality.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in an acute care setting required.
• RN licensure and BCLS certification required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP preferred.
• Strong nursing knowledge and communication skills.
• Ability to work in an acute care environment and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care using the nursing process.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for side effects.
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to develop and implement plans.
• Perform procedures such as central lines management and vent care.
• Document care thoroughly in the medical record.

Skills

Nursing process knowledge

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Infection control

Education

RN licensure

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS delivers patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation with the health care team.

This role requires 0-2 years of acute care experience, RN licensure, and BCLS certification; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred. You will administer medications, monitor patient conditions, educate families, and participate in performance improvement to raise care quality.