Night Shift Stepdown RN - Compassionate Critical Care

Community Health Systems; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Comprehensive health insurance

Education assistance and student loan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development

Job summary

Merit Health in Natchez, MS is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process. This role coordinates and delivers care, collaborates with physicians and healthcare teams, and ensures quality outcomes in a compassionate environment.

The RN will administer medications, monitor patients, and participate in emergencies including CPR. Requires RN licensure and BCLS; ACLS/PALS are preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role.
• RN licensure required; BCLS required; ACLS/PALS preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nursing process and clinical practices.
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with policies and the nursing process.
• Administers prescribed medications and documents administration.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in CPR and code team activities.
• Documents patient care thoroughly in the medical record.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Infection control

Clinical documentation

Education

RN licensure

Tools

Ventilators

IV pumps

Job description

Merit Health in Natchez, MS is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process. This role coordinates and delivers care, collaborates with physicians and healthcare teams, and ensures quality outcomes in a compassionate environment.

The RN will administer medications, monitor patients, and participate in emergencies including CPR. Requires RN licensure and BCLS; ACLS/PALS are preferred.