142 Healthcare jobs in Ridgeland

Job Description

Coordinates and delivers patient care using the health care team philosophy practice model. Coordinates and does patient teaching and discharge planning. Coordinates activities with ancillary departments. Maintains standards of department and the hospital.

Responsibilities

1. Organizational Expectations:
   • Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
   • Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
   • Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
   • Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
   • Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
   • Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
   • Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
   • Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
   • Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
   • Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.
2. Essential Functions:
   • Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit.
   • Initiates and implements patient care plan.
   • Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees.
   • Maintains acceptable standards of patient care.
   • Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution.
   • Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel.
   • Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
   • Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly.
   • Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
   • Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand.
   • Participates in planning changes and improvements.
   • Participates in hospital safety programs.
   • Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.
   • Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.
   • Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
   • Participates in unit and department performance improvement plans.
   • Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
   • Maintains and respects patients' privacy by maintaining confidentiality of all information regarding patients, families, physicians and hospital personnel.
   • Displays concern and initiative.
   • Observes and supports hospital policy.
   • Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
   • Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
3. Functional Demands:
   • Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting while on duty.
   • Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
   • Transferring, repositioning patients.
   • Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeing, and crouching for patient care functions.
   • Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required.
   • Optimal auditory acuity required.
   • Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties.
   • Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.
   • Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests.
   • Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit. Maybe subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions need to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced. Exposure to limited amounts of hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility. Hours of duty maybe irregular or unexpectedly extended due to emergency circumstances.
   • Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn.

Qualifications

• Experience: One year experience as an RN needed
• Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing
• Skills: Employee must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age adolescents, young adults, middle-aged and geriatric), limitations and planned procedures. Requires good judgment in delivering patient care; good oral and written communication skills; ability to function in stressful situations; current review in CPR. Must be willing to rotate shifts, days off and work area; may occasionally be required to work overtime.
• Licensure: Current Mississippi State license as RN and Current BLS Certification

Coordinates and delivers patient care using the health care team philosophy practice model. Coordinates and does patient teaching and discharge planning. Coordinates activities with ancillary departments. Maintains standards of department and the hospital.

* Organizational Expectations:
* Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
* Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
* Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
* Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
* Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
* Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
* Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
* Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
* Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
* Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.


* Essential Functions:
* Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit.
* Initiates and implements patient care plan.
* Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees.
* Maintains acceptable standards of patient care.
* Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution.
* Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel.
* Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
* Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly.
* Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
* Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand.
* Participates in planning changes and improvements.
* Participates in hospital safety programs.
* Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.
* Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.
* Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
* Participates in unit and department performance improvement plans.
* Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
* Maintains and respects patients' privacy by maintaining confidentiality of all information regarding patients, families, physicians and hospital personnel.
* Displays concern and initiative.
* Observes and supports hospital policy.
* Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
* Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.


* Functional Demands:
* Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting while on duty.
* Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
* Transferring, repositioning patients.
* Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeing, and crouching for patient care functions.
* Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required.
* Optimal auditory acuity required.
* Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties.
* Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.
* Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests.
* Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit. Maybe subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions need to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced. Exposure to limited amounts of hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility. Hours of duty maybe irregular or unexpectedly extended due to emergency circumstances.
* Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn.


* Experience: One year experience as an RN needed
* Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing
* Skills: Employee must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age adolescents, young adults, middle-aged and geriatric), limitations and planned procedures. Requires good judgment in delivering patient care; good oral and written communication skills; ability to function in stressful situations; current review in CPR. Must be willing to rotate shifts, days off and work area; may occasionally be required to work overtime.
* Licensure: Current Mississippi State license as RN and Current BLS Certification

Coordinates and delivers patient care using the health care team philosophy practice model. Coordinates and does patient teaching and discharge planning. Coordinates activities with ancillary departments. Maintains standards of department and the hospital.

* Organizational Expectations:
* Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
* Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
* Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
* Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
* Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
* Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
* Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
* Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
* Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
* Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.


* Essential Functions:
* Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit.
* Initiates and implements patient care plan.
* Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees.
* Maintains acceptable standards of patient care.
* Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution.
* Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel.
* Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
* Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly.
* Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
* Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand.
* Participates in planning changes and improvements.
* Participates in hospital safety programs.
* Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.
* Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.
* Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
* Participates in unit and department performance improvement plans.
* Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
* Maintains and respects patients' privacy by maintaining confidentiality of all information regarding patients, families, physicians and hospital personnel.
* Displays concern and initiative.
* Observes and supports hospital policy.
* Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
* Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.


* Functional Demands:
* Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting while on duty.
* Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
* Transferring, repositioning patients.
* Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeing, and crouching for patient care functions.
* Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required.
* Optimal auditory acuity required.
* Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties.
* Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.
* Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests.
* Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit. Maybe subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions need to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced. Exposure to limited amounts of hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility. Hours of duty maybe irregular or unexpectedly extended due to emergency circumstances.
* Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn.


* Experience: One year experience as an RN needed
* Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing
* Skills: Employee must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age adolescents, young adults, middle-aged and geriatric), limitations and planned procedures. Requires good judgment in delivering patient care; good oral and written communication skills; ability to function in stressful situations; current review in CPR. Must be willing to rotate shifts, days off and work area; may occasionally be required to work overtime.
* Licensure: Current Mississippi State license as RN and Current BLS Certification

Registered Nurse-Step Down Unit

Job ID #1904898

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About this Role

As a Step Down Unit Registered Nurse, you'll provide specialized care for patients transitioning from critical care. Responsibilities include assessing, monitoring, and treating Step Down Unit Registered Nurse patients, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring optimal outcomes in the Step Down Unit Registered Nurse setting.

Job details

$1,748.63 / week

Jackson, Mississippi

New

Profession: Registered Nurse

Facility Type: ?

Specialty: Step Down Unit

Division: Travel Nursing

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, 3 day(s)/week

Start Date: 07/27/2025

Duration: 91 Days

Apply

Responsibilities

Provide specialized nursing care to patients transitioning from intensive care to general medical-surgical units.

Monitor and assess patients' vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and respiratory status in the step-down unit.

Administer medications, perform procedures, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Educate patients and families on post-intensive care recovery, medication management, and self-care techniques.

Communicate effectively with healthcare team members to facilitate patient progress and optimize outcomes in the step-down unit.

Required Qualifications

Current RN license

BLS (Other Certifications as required by facility)

Two years of recent Step Down experience

Strong communication and adaptability skills.

Why Work With TotalMed

Benefits

401(k)

Licensure, relocation, reimbursements

Continuing education

Housing

About Jackson, Mississippi

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Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality care based on established clinical protocols and physician/provider orders. The RN collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and desired outcomes, while maintaining a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families.

Essential Functions

* Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
* Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the appropriate care team members.
* Utilizes knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education.
* Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration in accordance with standards of practice.
* Assists physicians during procedures within the scope of documented competency and skill level.
* Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
* Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions, such as CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.
* Advocates for the rights and needs of patients, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and delivery.
* Provides patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, ensuring understanding and adherence to instructions.
* Implements and adheres to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.
* Monitors and operates medical equipment (e.g., IV pumps, monitors, ventilators) as needed for patient care and safety.
* Promotes patient safety by adhering to National Patient Safety Goals and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
* Participates in audits, chart reviews, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
* Demonstrates responsible decision-making in planning, delegating, and providing care based on patient needs and organizational policies.
* Documents patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
* Engages in professional development to maintain clinical competency and understanding of current nursing standards and regulations.
* Participates in performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and process development, to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery.
* Critical Care RN:
* Administers medications and other treatments as prescribed, including intravenous medications and therapies.
* Manages complex medical equipment, including ventilators, monitoring devices, and other life-support systems.
* Performs procedures such as inserting central lines, managing tracheostomies, and providing advanced cardiac life support.


* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

* 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
* Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
* Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
* Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.

Licenses and Certifications

* RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
* BCLS - Basic Life Support required
* ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
* PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred
* NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation preferred
* Refer to facility or unit-specific guidelines for additional requirements.

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:

* Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
* You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
* You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
* Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
* Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.

Thank you,

Human Resources

Important Applications Instructions:

Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/

license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.

Job Requisition ID:

R00034747

Job Category:

Nursing

Organization:

CICU and Cardiac Rehab

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

RN I-Inpatient-Cardiac Intensive Care Unit-CICU - Fulltime/Part time

Job Summary:

To assess, develop, implement and evaluate the nursing care and treatment for patients in an assigned clinical area. To coordinate the operations of a clinical area including patient scheduling, maintaining patient records and managing the patient admissions process. To counsel with patients and family members on treatment and conditions of patients. To act as liaison between case managers, home health nurses, utilization review, etc. To coordinate patient services and care. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose. This job profile may require call subject to the department's discretion.

Education & Experience

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: Valid RN license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools and programs. Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

* Provides patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments and interventions for patients.
* Educates patients (and possibly family members) on topics such as the nature and status of patient's condition, diet and associated side effects of medication/treatments and the importance of complying with medication schedules.
* Ensures the safety of patients.
* Coordinates referrals to other services within and outside of immediate area or unit.
* Maintains accurate patient records.
* Functions as a preceptor in accordance with UMMC guidelines.
* Reports patients issues or concerns to supervisor as appropriate.
* Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital, or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area. Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
* The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, constant bending, frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent climbing, frequent crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, constant pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, constant twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

No

Pay Class:

Hourly

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded:

Job Posting Date:

07/25/2025

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

Registered Nurse-Step Down Unit

Job ID #1907170

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About this Role

As a Step Down Unit Registered Nurse, you'll provide specialized care for patients transitioning from critical care. Responsibilities include assessing, monitoring, and treating Step Down Unit Registered Nurse patients, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring optimal outcomes in the Step Down Unit Registered Nurse setting.

Job details

$1,748.63 / week

Jackson, Mississippi

New

Profession: Registered Nurse

Facility Type: ?

Specialty: Step Down Unit

Division: Travel Nursing

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, 3 day(s)/week

Start Date: 07/27/2025

Duration: 91 Days

Apply

Responsibilities

Provide specialized nursing care to patients transitioning from intensive care to general medical-surgical units.

Monitor and assess patients' vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and respiratory status in the step-down unit.

Administer medications, perform procedures, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Educate patients and families on post-intensive care recovery, medication management, and self-care techniques.

Communicate effectively with healthcare team members to facilitate patient progress and optimize outcomes in the step-down unit.

Required Qualifications

Current RN license

BLS (Other Certifications as required by facility)

Two years of recent Step Down experience

Strong communication and adaptability skills.

Why Work With TotalMed

Benefits

401(k)

Licensure, relocation, reimbursements

Continuing education

Housing

About Jackson, Mississippi

Experience the cultural richness of Jackson, Mississippi's capital city known for its historic sites, vibrant music scene, and Southern hospitality. Explore its museums, parks, and local cuisine.

Registered Nurse-Step Down Unit

Job ID #1906997

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About this Role

As a Step Down Unit Registered Nurse, you'll provide specialized care for patients transitioning from critical care. Responsibilities include assessing, monitoring, and treating Step Down Unit Registered Nurse patients, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring optimal outcomes in the Step Down Unit Registered Nurse setting.

Job details

$1,748.63 / week

Jackson, Mississippi

Profession: Registered Nurse

Facility Type: ?

Specialty: Step Down Unit

Division: Travel Nursing

Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM, 3 day(s)/week

Start Date: 07/27/2025

Duration: 91 Days

Apply

Responsibilities

Provide specialized nursing care to patients transitioning from intensive care to general medical-surgical units.

Monitor and assess patients' vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and respiratory status in the step-down unit.

Administer medications, perform procedures, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Educate patients and families on post-intensive care recovery, medication management, and self-care techniques.

Communicate effectively with healthcare team members to facilitate patient progress and optimize outcomes in the step-down unit.

Required Qualifications

Current RN license

BLS (Other Certifications as required by facility)

Two years of recent Step Down experience

Strong communication and adaptability skills.

Why Work With TotalMed

Benefits

401(k)

Licensure, relocation, reimbursements

Continuing education

Housing

About Jackson, Mississippi

Experience the cultural richness of Jackson, Mississippi's capital city known for its historic sites, vibrant music scene, and Southern hospitality. Explore its museums, parks, and local cuisine.

**Job Summary**

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality care based on established clinical protocols and physician/provider orders. The RN collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and desired outcomes, while maintaining a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families.

**Essential Functions**

+ Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.

+ Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the appropriate care team members.

+ Utilizes knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education.

+ Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration in accordance with standards of practice.

+ Assists physicians during procedures within the scope of documented competency and skill level.

+ Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.

+ Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions, such as CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.

+ Advocates for the rights and needs of patients, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and delivery.

+ Provides patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, ensuring understanding and adherence to instructions.

+ Implements and adheres to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.

+ Monitors and operates medical equipment (e.g., IV pumps, monitors, ventilators) as needed for patient care and safety.

+ Promotes patient safety by adhering to National Patient Safety Goals and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.

+ Participates in audits, chart reviews, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to standards of practice and regulatory requirements.

+ Demonstrates responsible decision-making in planning, delegating, and providing care based on patient needs and organizational policies.

+ Documents patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.

+ Engages in professional development to maintain clinical competency and understanding of current nursing standards and regulations.

+ Participates in performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and process development, to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery.

+ **Critical Care RN:**

+ Administers medications and other treatments as prescribed, including intravenous medications and therapies.

+ Manages complex medical equipment, including ventilators, monitoring devices, and other life-support systems.

+ Performs procedures such as inserting central lines, managing tracheostomies, and providing advanced cardiac life support.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Complies with all policies and standards.

**Qualifications**

+ 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

+ Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.

+ Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.

+ Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.

+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.

+ Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.

**Licenses and Certifications**

+ RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required

+ BCLS - Basic Life Support required

+ ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

+ PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred

+ NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation preferred

+ Refer to facility or unit-specific guidelines for additional requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.