Registered Nurse — Patient-Centered Care & Team Impact

Merit Health River Region Medical Center; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health River Region Medical Center in Mississippi is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver patient-centered care through the nursing process. You will coordinate assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation with the care team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes for patients and their families.

The role requires 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations, a valid RN license, and BCLS. ACLS/PALS are preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting.
• Current RN license in-state or compact state.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care using the nursing process.
• Documents patient care and reports changes in condition to the care team.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for side effects.
• Educates patients and families on treatment plans and post-discharge care.
• Collaborates with physicians and nurses to develop and evaluate care plans.
• Maintains infection control standards and participates in safety initiatives.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Merit Health River Region Medical Center in Mississippi is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver patient-centered care through the nursing process. You will coordinate assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation with the care team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes for patients and their families.

The role requires 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations, a valid RN license, and BCLS. ACLS/PALS are preferred.