RN - Emergency Room

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in Mississippi is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care across settings, collaborating with healthcare teams to improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, nursing processes, patient education, safety, and cost-effective care, with opportunities for professional development and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure and BLS certification required within specified timelines.
• ACLS/PALS certifications preferred when available.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses patients based on their medical condition.
• Administers prescribed medications and provides age-appropriate care.
• Develops and evaluates patient and family education plans.
• Utilizes nursing knowledge to perform treatments and procedures.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs technical skills.
• Addresses psychosocial needs and communicates with social services for discharge planning.
• Practices cost-effective resource management.
• Prioritizes patient safety and promotes lifelong professional development.

Skills

Computer literacy

RN licensure

BLS certification

Education

Nursing degree

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 ensure patient dignity, autonomy, and health restoration. Performs general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization, along with other assigned tasks.

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 ensure patient dignity, autonomy, and health restoration. Performs general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization, along with other assigned tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses patients based on their medical condition.
• Administers prescribed medications and provides age-appropriate care.
• Develops and evaluates patient and family education plans.
• Utilizes nursing knowledge to perform treatments and procedures.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs technical skills.
• Addresses psychosocial needs and communicates with social services for discharge planning.
• Practices cost-effective resource management.
• Prioritizes patient safety and promotes lifelong professional development.

Qualifications

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