Registered Nurse - MedSurg - PRN

Position Summary

Provides evaluation of assigned patients and plans, implements, and documents nursing care. Provides assistance to nursing peers as requested. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients’ independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self‑care skills.

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the nursing field.

• Provide evaluation of assigned patients and plans, implement and document nursing care.
• Assist nursing peers as requested.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Perform various patient tests and administer medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse.
• Promote patients’ independence by establishing patient care goals and teach patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self‑care skills.
• Be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the nursing field.

• Graduate of a nursing program. Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

• One (1)‑year Med Surg care experience is strongly preferred.

• Current Mississippi RN licensure is required. BLS certification is required. ACLS certification is strongly preferred.