Med-Surg/Telemetry RN
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Forrest General Hospital

Registered Nurse - Med-Surg/Telemetry

Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Employment Type: Clinical
Shift: 12-hour shifts, approximately 42 hours per week
Contract Length: 9 weeks

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient care under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator and is responsible for implementing the nursing process, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The RN collaborates with physicians and ancillary staff to ensure quality patient care and is accountable to the Nurse Manager.

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 and monitoring, sterile dressing changes, and both complex and routine treatments as ordered.
• Operate and troubleshoot medical equipment including traction devices, wound vacuum systems, sequential compression devices, continuous passive motion machines, telemetry monitors, blood glucose monitors, and specialty beds.
• Safely position and assist patients using devices like abduction pillows, splints, slings, braces, neck collars, walkers, crutches, and immobilizers.
• Maintain thorough, concise, and timely documentation and communicate pertinent patient information to the healthcare team.
• Maintain current clinical skills, competencies, equipment knowledge, 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 in all interactions.
• Demonstrate financial responsibility by using supplies efficiently, facilitating timely patient discharges, and minimizing overtime.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Mississippi
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 2 years of Med-Surg/Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
  • Moderate Sedation certification

Additional Information

• The role requires strong communication skills and adherence to safety and compliance standards.
• Emphasis on teamwork, customer service, and maintaining a caring environment.