Cardiovascular ICU RN — Advanced Critical Care

Merit Health River Oaks; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Education assistance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development

Job summary

Merit Health River Oaks is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process. The role collaborates with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication administration, and assisting during procedures, with a focus on infection control and patient safety. Licensure in Mississippi and BCLS are required, ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required
• RN licensure in state of Mississippi or a Compact State required
• BCLS required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred

Responsibilities

• 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 care team.
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration.
• Assists physicians during procedures within the scope of competency and credentialing.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.

Skills

Nursing process

Clinical nursing practices

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Infection control

Quality improvement

Organizational skills

Tools

Ventilators

IV pumps

Monitors

Job description

Merit Health River Oaks is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process. The role collaborates with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication administration, and assisting during procedures, with a focus on infection control and patient safety. Licensure in Mississippi and BCLS are required, ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.