Orthopedic OR RN: Expert Surgical Care

CHS Career Site; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process, from assessment to evaluation. You will coordinate with physicians and the care team, administer medications, monitor patients, and assist in life-saving interventions when needed.

You will educate patients and families, adhere to infection control standards, and support quality improvement initiatives while delivering compassionate care in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required.
• RN licensure and state licensure as applicable; Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using the nursing process.
• Assess patients, document findings, and report changes to care team.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects per standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to plan and evaluate care.
• Provide patient and family education and support infection control practices.
• Assist in procedures, respond to emergencies, and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Clinical nursing

Communication skills

Infection control

Education

Associate degree

Tools

IV pumps

Monitors

Ventilators

Job description

Merit Health in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process, from assessment to evaluation. You will coordinate with physicians and the care team, administer medications, monitor patients, and assist in life-saving interventions when needed.

You will educate patients and families, adhere to infection control standards, and support quality improvement initiatives while delivering compassionate care in a busy hospital setting.