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Travel Adult Behavioral Health RN
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Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi, 39400, USA
Listed on 2026-03-02
Listing for:
Forrest County General Hospital - 6051 US Hwy 49
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-02
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- BLS
- Mississippi RN License
Certification Details
- The Registered Nurse performs under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator and is delegated an assignment by the Patient Care Coordinator to achieve quality patient care.
- Implements the nursing process including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in collaboration with the Patient Care Coordinator, Physicians, and ancillary staff.
- Responsible to the Patient Care Coordinator for patient care and ultimately accountable to the Nurse Manager.
- Performs technical skills such as administering medications, starting intravenous access, maintenance of intravenous lines and Foley catheters, venipuncture, administration of blood products, restraint application and monitoring, sterile dressing, and both complex and routine treatments as ordered by physician.
- Demonstrates ability to work and troubleshoot equipment including traction, wound vacuum systems, sequential compression devices, continuous passive motion machines, telemetry monitoring devices, blood glucose monitoring devices, and specialty beds.
- Demonstrates aptitude for safely positioning and assisting patients using devices such as abduction pillows, splints, slings, braces, neck collars, walkers, crutches, and immobilizers.
- Maintains thorough, concise, and timely documentation, bedside shift reports, and verbal communication.
- Communicates pertinent patient information to all health care team members.
- Maintains clinical skills and stays current in skills, ongoing competencies, equipment, and certifications required in specific nursing area.
- Implements a systematic and comprehensive plan of care to provide individualized care, prompt intervention when clinical changes occur, and prevention of complications in patients in need of cardiac monitoring, stroke care, and medical-surgical care.
- Communicates effectively and adheres to organizational values including customer service, safety, and compliance standards.
- Promotes a culture of caring through compassionate care, teamwork, and courtesy.
- Demonstrates financial responsibility by using supplies cost-efficiently, ensuring timely patient discharge, and minimizing overtime.
Job Details
- Two years experience in Med Surg Tele RN or Psych RN.
- Graduate of a recognized and accredited Registered Nurse program.
- Licensed RN able to practice in the State of Mississippi.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Job Requirements
- Adult Behavioral Health Unit
Unit Specific Information
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