Staff RN - LDRP/Nursery

King's Daughters Medical Center; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven, Mississippi is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide professional, compassionate care to an assigned patient population. You will work closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to assess needs, develop plans, administer medications, and evaluate outcomes.

This PRN position emphasizes flexibility across shifts and requires MS RN licensure, CPR certification, and ACLS/NRP certifications within the first year.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Mississippi RN license required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• ACLS and NRP certifications required within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments and monitor patient responses.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence-based care.
• Evaluate patient outcomes and adjust care plans as needed.
• Promote patient safety and provide compassionate, quality care throughout the patient’s stay.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Location

427 HWY 51 NORTH, Brookhaven, MS, 39601, United States

Employee Type

PRN

Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to an assigned patient population. Working collaboratively with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the RN assesses patient needs, develops individualized care plans, administers medications and treatments, and evaluates patient outcomes. This role promotes patient safety, delivers high-quality care in accordance with KDMC policies and accepted nursing standards, and serves as a leader and advocate for patients and their families throughout the continuum of care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

Experience

Previous nursing experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure

Current Mississippi Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

Current CPR certification required.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required within the first year of employment.

Special Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Demonstrates competency in required nursing skills as verified through competency checklists.
• Successfully completes required pharmacology competency assessment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to utilize appropriate channels of communication.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective in stressful situations.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to rotate shifts, assignments, and duty areas as needed.
• Promotes positive working relationships within the department and across the organization.
• Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to providing quality patient care.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, and perform other physical activities required for patient care.
• Ability to assist with patient movement, transfers, and other duties requiring physical strength and endurance.

Additional Information

• Background Check: Yes
• Drug Screen: Yes