Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical - Full Time

Live Well Homecare; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Natchez, MS is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care across settings. You will collaborate with healthcare teams to improve outcomes, apply nursing processes, and communicate with patients and families with respect for autonomy.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications, developing teaching plans, and supporting post-discharge care, while promoting safety and cost-effective care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Computer literacy required; additional certifications like BLS (within 14 days), ACLS/PALS preferred.
• Active RN licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients accurately based on medical condition.
• Administer prescribed medications and provide age-appropriate care.
• Develop and evaluate patient and family teaching plans.
• Utilize nursing knowledge for treatments and services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and assist with procedures requiring technical skills.
• Address psychosocial needs and coordinate post-discharge care.
• Practice cost-effective resource management and promote patient safety.
• Commit to lifelong learning in nursing.

Skills

Nursing program grad

Computer literacy

BLS within 14 days

ACLS/PALS preferred

RN licensure active

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Role Overview

Provides comprehensive patient care in various settings by collaborating with healthcare teams to improve outcomes. Utilizes critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate communication to deliver high-quality care while respecting patient autonomy and dignity. Performs general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization, and assists physicians with procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients accurately based on medical condition.
• Administer prescribed medications and provide age-appropriate care.
• Develop and evaluate patient and family teaching plans.
• Utilize nursing knowledge for treatments and services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and assist with procedures requiring technical skills.
• Address psychosocial needs and coordinate post-discharge care.
• Practice cost-effective resource management and promote patient safety.
• Commit to lifelong learning in nursing.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Computer literacy required; additional certifications like BLS (within 14 days), ACLS/PALS preferred.
• Active RN licensure required.