RN

Forrest General Hospital•Hattiesburg, MS

About The Position

The ED Staff Nurse provides nursing care and related assistance to Emergency Department patients, with patient-centered care as a primary responsibility. The nurse assesses patients and, in conjunction with physicians, provides medical and nursing care. The role uses the nursing process for assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and patient teaching, and supports the philosophy and objectives of the Emergency Department. The nurse provides age-appropriate care by applying knowledge of growth and development, assessing information that reflects each patient’s status, identifying age-specific needs, and delivering appropriate care. The position works under the direction of the Patient Care Coordinator and is ultimately accountable and responsible to the Nurse Manager.

Requirements

Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program.
Licensed RN able to practice within the State of Mississippi.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of employment.
Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 90 days of employment.
Obtain NIH Stroke Scale certification within 90 days of employment.
Obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 180 days of employment.
Obtain Trauma Nursing Core Course certification within one year of employment.
Obtain Moderate Sedation certification within 90 days of employment.
Obtain Telemetry Nurse Education within 90 days of employment.
Ability to perform tasks quickly, cooperate with others, take orders, and follow directions precisely.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and understand the emotional stress experienced by patients, families, and staff during emergency or crisis situations.
Ability to understand and use appropriate coping mechanisms when dealing with death and dying.

Nice To Haves

Emergency or medical-surgical experience is preferred but not required.
Neonatal Resuscitation certification is preferred; obtain within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Assess Emergency Department patients and provide medical and nursing care in conjunction with physicians.
Use the nursing process for assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and patient teaching.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
Care for trauma, stroke, sepsis, STEMI, and cardiac patients according to applicable policies and procedures; identify lethal cardiac dysrhythmias.
Perform cardioversion, defibrillation, and transcutaneous pacing, and assist with cardioversion for atrial tachycardia, atrial flutter, and atrial fibrillation.
Assist with setup and maintenance of a sterile field during procedures.
Insert and remove peripheral IVs and initiate IV therapy according to standards, policies, and procedures.
Perform moderate sedation and work as a triage nurse.
Collect evidence in accordance with applicable state, federal, and hospital regulations.
Support the Emergency Department’s philosophy and objectives.
Cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, and use appropriate coping mechanisms in emergency and crisis situations, including when dealing with death and dying.