RN - Med/Surg - FT

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester seeks a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care within our setting. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes with high-quality care and compassionate communication, respecting patient rights and autonomy.

The role includes performing general nursing duties, patient education, prioritization, and other assigned tasks while emphasizing safety and efficient, cost-conscious

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure and BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS/PALS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients accurately based on their condition.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Provide age-appropriate care and support self-care activities.
• Develop and evaluate patient and family teaching plans.
• Utilize nursing knowledge for treatments and services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in care delivery.
• Assist physicians with procedures and perform technical skills.
• Address psychosocial needs and coordinate post-discharge support.
• Practice cost-effective resource management.
• Prioritize care effectively and promote patient safety.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Accredited nursing program

RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing

This position involves providing direct and indirect patient care within the assigned setting, collaborating with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality care through critical thinking, compassionate communication, and respecting patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. It includes performing general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization, along with other assigned tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients accurately based on their condition
• Administer medications as prescribed
• Provide age-appropriate care and support self-care activities
• Develop and evaluate patient and family teaching plans
• Utilize nursing knowledge for treatments and services
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in care delivery
• Assist physicians with procedures and perform technical skills
• Address psychosocial needs and coordinate post-discharge support
• Practice cost-effective resource management
• Prioritize care effectively and promote patient safety
• Engage in ongoing professional learning

Qualifications & Skills

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