Registered Nurse (RN) - Medsurg

Aura Health; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health seeks a dedicated registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care across multiple settings, collaborating with healthcare teams to improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, patient advocacy, and continuous learning to ensure high-quality care while respecting patient autonomy and dignity. RN licensure and BLS are required, with ACLS/PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Computer literacy required for electronic records and patient data.
• RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS and/or PALS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in diverse settings.
• Administer prescribed medications safely and accurately.
• Deliver age-appropriate patient education and support self-care.
• Develop and evaluate education plans for patients and families.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for care delivery.
• Assist physicians with procedures and perform technical skills.
• Address psychosocial needs and assist with discharge planning.
• Practice cost-effective resource management in care.
• Prioritize patient safety and minimize harm.
• Engage in lifelong learning to maintain nursing competencies.
• Collaborate with social services during care transitions.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Role Overview

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

Role Overview

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

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients accurately based on medical conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications safely.
• Provide age-appropriate care and support basic self-care activities.
• Develop and evaluate patient and family education plans.
• Utilize nursing knowledge for treatments and services.
• Communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist physicians with procedures and perform technical skills.
• Address psychosocial needs and coordinate with social services for discharge planning.
• Practice cost-effective resource management.
• Prioritize patient care efficiently and promote safety by minimizing harm.
• Commit to lifelong learning in nursing.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Computer literacy.
• RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Preferred: ACLS/PALS certifications.