Night Shift RN - Med-Surg, Ortho & Telemetry

Merit Health Wesley; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinate with physicians and the care team, and ensure outcomes align with established protocols.

The role includes administering medications, assisting with procedures, monitoring equipment, and contributing to infection control, safety, and quality improvement while supporting patients and families.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required
• Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies and the nursing process
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration
• Assists physicians during procedures within the scope of competency
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions as appropriate
• Advocates for patients' rights and educates patients and families
• Maintains infection control protocols and safety standards
• Documents patient care thoroughly in the medical record
• Engages in professional development and quality improvement initiatives
• Orthopedics RN: perioperative and post-operative care, peripheral/vascular assessments, immobilization devices, pain management, patient education
• Telemetry RN: monitor heart rhythms, analyze telemetry data, cardiac-focused care, emergencies like cardiac arrest

Skills

Nursing process

Clinical assessment

Effective communication

Infection control

Job description

Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinate with physicians and the care team, and ensure outcomes align with established protocols.

The role includes administering medications, assisting with procedures, monitoring equipment, and contributing to infection control, safety, and quality improvement while supporting patients and families.