RN - Full Time - Day Shift

A Registered Nurse is responsible for working with other healthcare professionals to help treat patients with various injuries, illnesses or disabilities. Their duties include communicating with Doctors and other Registered Nurses about patient needs, administering IVs and medications to aid their patients' health and using medical equipment to monitor patients' vital signs.Must have license with the MS State Board of NursingMust have current CPRMust have ACLS or obtain certification at the next available class held at Covington County HospitalPosition: Full Time, 7 AM to 7 PM. Health, Dental + Vision Insurance; 401(A); PTO/STO; Short Term/Long Term Disability.Registered Nurse duties and responsibilitiesObserve and record patient behaviorPerform physical examinations and diagnostic testsCollect patient health historyCounsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plansAdminister medication, change wound dressings and care for other treatment optionsRead and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriateConsult with supervisors and doctors to decide on the best treatment plan for patientsDirect and supervise nurses, nurse assistants and nurse aidesResearch ways to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes