RN Nursery: Caring for Mom & Baby in Labor & Postpartum

Merit Health Natchez; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health Natchez is seeking an RN to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process, coordinating with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes performing thorough assessments, administering medications, and following clinical protocols while educating patients and families and maintaining safety standards throughout care delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
• Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
• Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately.
• Utilizes knowledge of growth and development to provide age-appropriate care.
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration.
• Collaborates with clinicians to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions as appropriate.
• Maintains infection control standards and ensures patient safety throughout care delivery.
• Documents patient care thoroughly in the medical record and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Engages in professional development to maintain clinical competency and regulatory knowledge.
• Demonstrates responsible decision-making in planning, delegating, and providing care.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient assessments

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Infection control awareness

Education

RN licensure (state/compact)

Job description

Merit Health Natchez is seeking an RN to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process, coordinating with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes performing thorough assessments, administering medications, and following clinical protocols while educating patients and families and maintaining safety standards throughout care delivery.