Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Forrest General Hospital
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Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Employment Type: Clinical
Contract Length: 9 weeks
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient care under the supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care in collaboration with healthcare team members. The RN is accountable for delivering quality nursing care and maintaining thorough documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide age-appropriate care and intervene promptly when patient conditions worsen.
- Perform technical nursing skills such as medication administration, IV access and maintenance, Foley catheter care, venipuncture, blood product administration, restraint application, sterile dressing, and complex/routine treatments as ordered.
- Operate and troubleshoot medical equipment including traction devices, wound vacuums, compression devices, telemetry monitors, blood glucose monitors, and specialty beds.
- Safely position and assist patients using various assistive devices (e.g., pillows, splints, braces, walkers).
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, bedside shift reports, and effective communication with healthcare team members.
- Stay current with clinical skills, competencies, equipment, and certifications required for the nursing area.
- Implement individualized care plans, provide prompt intervention for clinical changes, and prevent complications in patients requiring cardiac monitoring, stroke care, and medical-surgical care.
- Promote a culture of compassionate care, teamwork, and courtesy.
- Practice financial responsibility by using supplies efficiently and supporting timely patient discharge.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Mississippi
- Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Moderate Sedation certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Additional Information
- Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
Facility
Forrest General Hospital
2 nurses recommend working with Forrest General Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 417 beds
Hattiesburg, MS
About
Hattiesburg is best known as the home of the University of Southern Mississippi, William Carey University and Camp Shelby, the largest National Guard training base east of the Mississippi River. It has one of the biggest historic districts in the region, with the art-centric downtown lined with many well-preserved buildings. It's also home to coffee shops, bakeries and bistros, while Colludium Brewing Company offers brewery tours. The 41-mile Longleaf Trace Trail is popular for hiking and biking, as it meanders all the way to Prentiss. Paralleling the main trail is a 26-mile equestrian path. History enthusiasts should take the self-guided Freedom Summer Trail driving tour, which includes 15 sites related to the civil rights movement and the Freedom Summer of 1964, aimed to register African American voters in the state. The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum and the African American Military History Museum feature even more of the region's history.
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