Staff RN - Emergency Dept.

• Assumes responsibility for providing professional nursing care to a designated patient population.
• Delivers patient care in accordance with medical center policies and procedures, as well as accepted standards of nursing practice.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments, including obtaining medical histories and conducting physical assessments.
• Administers prescribed medications, treatments, and procedures, and accurately documents all patient care provided.
• Assists physicians and other medical staff with examinations, treatments, diagnostic tests, and specialized procedures.
• Participates in unit operations by answering telephones, communicating via EMS radio, maintaining the patient care environment, and performing other assigned duties.
• Provides thorough shift reports to ensure continuity of patient care.

SHIFT: PM shift

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Minimum of one year of registered nurse experience preferred.
• Current Mississippi Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications are preferred at the time of hire and must be obtained within one year of employment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Demonstrates competency in required clinical skills as validated by the departmental skills checklist.
• Successfully passes a written pharmacology examination.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including prolonged standing, walking, lifting, and assisting with patient care activities.
• Maintains the physical and emotional health necessary to safely perform the essential functions of the position.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to rotate shifts and/or assigned duty areas as needed.
• Promotes positive working relationships and effective communication within the department and throughout the organization.