RN - Smith County Emergency Hospital - Emergency Department - Full Time - Night Shift

About the role

Emergency Department Nurse performs nursing interventions in the Emergency Room setting, providing healthcare to patients who urgently need treatment to stabilize their vital signs and limit pain and discomfort.

Duties include identifying patient needs, filling out charts and intake paperwork, and collecting information and samples for testing.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients based on level of injury or illness
• Immediately stabilize incoming patients
• Administer medication as instructed by physicians
• Start intravenous lines
• Create and maintain incoming patient records
• Work with a team of emergency staff to help patients
• Help transfer stable patients to other wings

Requirements

• Current license with Mississippi State Board of Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• Experience preferred

Skills

• Expert knowledge of emergency medicine
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional multitasking and time-management skills
• Ability to work closely with a team and patients
• Willingness to continually learn the latest advancements in emergency medicine
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(A) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) / Sick Time Off (STO)
• Short Term / Long Term Disability

Schedule

Full Time