RN

Forrest General Hospital•Richton, MS

About The Position

The RN provides quality patient care in the Emergency Room according to assigned shift needs and where census is high. The RN implements the nursing process in an organized, systematic manner, including triage assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, as evidenced by EMR documentation, direct observation, and patient evaluations of care. The RN is responsible for patient care and ultimately accountable to the Director of Nursing. The role implements and maintains established Emergency Department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control practices. The RN provides age-appropriate care and applies knowledge of growth and development to assess and interpret patient status and needs. The position also requires effective communication with patients, families, visitors, coworkers, and others, maintaining confidentiality, and supporting a safe and clean work environment. The RN embraces and practices the “We Care” philosophy and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program.
Licensed RN eligible to practice in the State of Mississippi; licensure is due upon hire.
Ability to work as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.
Ability to tolerate physically demanding tasks, including moving equipment and patients.

Nice To Haves

One year of emergency nursing experience is preferred but not required for new nursing graduates.

Responsibilities

Provide Emergency Room patient care based on assigned shift needs and high census.
Implement the nursing process, including triage assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, and document care in the EMR.
Implement and maintain Emergency Department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control practices.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
Operate assigned equipment, including telemetry monitors, IV infusion pumps, Accu-Chek devices, and defibrillators.
Complete thorough triage and physical assessments.
Provide central line care, insert and care for IVs, perform phlebotomy, and administer blood transfusions.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Communicate and interact appropriately with patients, families, and visitors.
Use safety measures when moving equipment and patients, and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Practice the “We Care” philosophy in interactions with patients, visitors, coworkers, and non-employees.
Perform other job duties as assigned.