Registered Nurse, Med-Surg/Telemetry
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Forrest General Hospital

Registered Nurse - Med-Surg/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 Nursing Supervisor/Patient Care Coordinator. The RN is responsible for assessing patients, planning and delivering age-appropriate care, and interpreting patient data to meet individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize assigned equipment including telemetry monitors, wound vac, IV infusion pumps, glucose monitors, and defibrillators.
• Safely move equipment and patients using proper safety measures.
• Perform thorough physical assessments and report any changes in patient status.
• Manage central line care, IV insertion/care, and blood transfusions.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and dignity following established care philosophies.
• Communicate effectively with care providers, team members, patients, and families.
• Maintain sterile fields as required.
• Administer medications accurately, including barcode scanning and verification of patient orders.
• Enter provider orders accurately into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Monitor and order supplies as needed.
• Collect, label, and deliver specimens to the lab promptly.
• Prioritize workload and multitask efficiently.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, care plans, and medications.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to nurse aides, volunteers, and ancillary staff.
• Conduct walking rounds with the oncoming shift including patient and family participation.
• Complete all required documentation for admissions, shifts, transfers, and discharges.
• Respond to emergency operation needs as required.
• Maintain compliance with isolation procedures and hand hygiene policies.
• Keep workspaces, equipment, and patient rooms clean and organized.
• Review quality indicators monthly and strive to exceed goals.
• Complete all assigned training modules and annual competency evaluations.
• Perform physical tasks including lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 pounds, and constant walking and movement.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Mississippi
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of two years of Med-Surg/Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Current certifications in:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Experience with Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, handle, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent walking, balancing, standing, turning, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and fine motor movements.

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• Professionalism and teamwork are emphasized throughout all duties.