Job Description

The RN provides evaluation of assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Provides assistance to nursing peers as requested. RN assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Registered Nurse for the ICU/CCU performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. The RN promotes patients\' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the nursing field.

Graduate of a nursing program is required. Bachelor\'s Degree is preferred. Must demonstrate ability to interpret basic EKG strips as evidenced by 80% or greater pass rate on initial exam or successful competency within six (6) weeks of hire date. The RN must have prior critical care or intensive care experience is preferred. Current Mississippi RN licensure is required. BLS is required; ACLS certification is required (or within 90 days of hire into the position). PALS and CPI certification is strongly preferred.

*this posting may be used to fill any shift*

INDMS

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor\xe2\x80\x99s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Merit Health River Region