Registered Nurse - Emergency Room
DepartmentMGH Med-Surg
Full Time/PRNPRN
Job SummaryProvides evaluation of assigned patients and plans, implements, and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures, performs patient testing, administers medications within the RN scope of practice, and promotes patient independence through education and care planning.
Minimum Qualifications- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current Mississippi RN licensure required.
- BLS certification required.
- ACLS and PALS certifications required (or within 30 days of hire for new certifications and prior to independent patient care assignments).
- TNCC required for new certifications after one year of emergency nursing experience.
- CPI certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
- One (1) year of emergency or critical care nursing experience strongly preferred.
- ATLS certification strongly preferred.
- Evaluate assigned patients and develop nursing care plans.
- Implement and document nursing care accurately and timely.
- Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
- Perform patient testing and administer medications within RN scope of practice.
- Educate patients and families regarding conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
- Promote patient safety and quality outcomes in the emergency department.
- Maintain current licensure and certifications.
- Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork.
- Follow hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and professional conduct.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, and pull throughout the shift.
- Ability to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
- Ability to assist with patient movement, transfers, and positioning.
All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.
South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Skills Required
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Current Mississippi RN licensure
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification (or within 30 days of hire)
- PALS certification (or within 30 days of hire)
- TNCC certification (required for new certifications after one year of emergency nursing experience)
- CPI certification (required within 90 days of hire)
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- One year of emergency or critical care nursing experience
- ATLS certification
What We Do
South Central Regional Medical Center is a 285-bed, public not-for-profit hospital located in Laurel, MS founded in 1952. The hospital primarily serves a 4-county area: Jones County, Jasper County, Wayne County and Smith County. The primary focus of the South Central Regional Medical Center Health System is to provide excellent healthcare services to the residents of South Central Mississippi and to improve the quality of life in the region. With more than 80 physicians on staff representing 28 medical specialties, South Central continues to meet the healthcare needs of a growing region. With over 2,100 employees throughout the health system, the highly skilled healthcare professionals work with cutting-edge technologies and offer the most modern diagnostic and treatment options.
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