**Description**
As a Registered Nurse at Merit Health River Region, you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients. Our nurses enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, and up to **$20K for student loan payments!**
**About the Job:**
+ FT |Days
+ Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient and family centered care in the Postpartum Care Department for all patient populations.
+ Roles during this phase of care focus on assessing the patient and developing a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological, educational, and sociocultural needs of the patient and family. This includes validation of existing information and completion of preparation of the patient.
+ The Registered Nurse will assist physicians during examinations and procedures
+ Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
+ The RN will evaluate assigned patients and plans, implement and document nursing care
**Requirements:**
+ Graduate of a nursing program. Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
+ Prior Labor & Delivery, obstetric/gynecological or surgical experience is preferred.
+ Current Mississippi RN licensure is required.
+ BLS ; ACLS and, PALS certification is required (or within 30 days of hire into the position), NRP certification is required (or within 6 months of hire into the position).
+ SAMA Certifications are strongly preferred.
We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.
Merit Health River Region is an employer that will motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to grow. We are looking for the best. If you are too, we invite you to learn more and apply today!
_*this posting may be used to fill any shift*_
**Qualifications**
**Education**
**Required**
+ Associates or better in Nursing
**Licenses & Certifications**
**Required**
+ C-AHA ACLS
+ C-AHA PALS
+ C-AHA BLS Basic Cardiac
+ Z - DoNotUse C-AAP-NRP
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Job #NLX268961393