Registered Nurse — 10-Hour Shifts, Growth & Benefits

Merit Health River Oaks; Luckney (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Generous PTO and illness benefits

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Licensure/certification reimbursement

Student loan support

Employee rewards and recognition

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, MS is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care across clinical settings. The RN uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

You will administer medications, monitor patient status, participate in emergencies, and educate patients and families. A supportive culture emphasizes safety, continuous learning, and adherence to standards of practice.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required.
• Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
• Ability to assess and communicate patient conditions effectively using nursing assessments and reports.
• Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects per orders.
• Adheres to safety, infection control, and quality improvement standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with hospital policies and nursing process.
• Performs thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes to the care team.
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for adverse effects, and documents administration.
• Collaborates with physicians and staff to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions as appropriate.
• Maintains patient safety by following infection control protocols and ensuring a clean environment.
• Documents patient care and education thoroughly in the medical record and participates in audits and reviews.

Skills

Nursing process

Clinical nursing practices

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Emergency response

Infection control

Patient education

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, MS is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care across clinical settings. The RN uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

You will administer medications, monitor patient status, participate in emergencies, and educate patients and families. A supportive culture emphasizes safety, continuous learning, and adherence to standards of practice.