*Job Summary:   *The RN performs under the Patient Care Manager. The RN Staff Nurse shall implement the nursing process in an organized, systematic manner to include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation as evidenced by documentation in Patient Care Record, direct observation by Nurse Manager and patient evaluations of care.  The RN is responsible to the ER Manager for patient care and ultimately accountable to the Director of Nursing. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed.    

Performance Expectations: Demonstrate technical aptitude for the proper use and operation of equipment you are assigned including but not limited to cardiac monitors, fluid warmers, IO drill, IV infusion pumps and defibrillator. Demonstrate ability to complete thorough physical assessment of patient. Demonstrate aptitude to work in a stressful environment. Demonstrate the ability to respect and maintain confidentiality. Demonstrate skills to appropriately communicate and interact with patients/families and visitors. Demonstrate ability to tolerate physically demanding tasks of moving equipment and patients utilizing safety measures for both yourself and/or the patient.

Education/Skills: Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program required.    Work Experience: One year medical/surgical nursing care preferred, but not required.   *   *Certification/Licensure: Must hold a current license to practice professional nursing in state of Mississippi