Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiac Rehab

Shift: Days (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) Location: Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital Position Overview The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse who is educated in the art and science of nursing, with the goal of assisting patients attain, maintain, and restore health when possible. Competency is determined by demonstrated possession of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills required for this position. The registered nurse provides patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the MS Nurse Practice Act, ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, Accreditation Standards, the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control, and SRHS Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services. Qualifications Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. License: Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi. Certifications BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer (required for all RNs). Specialty certifications as follows: Cath Lab – ACLS Cardiac Rehab – ACLS Congestive Heart Failure – ACLS Cardiovascular Surgery – ACLS Emergency Department – ACLS, PALS, TNCC Intensive Care Units – ACLS Labor & Delivery – ACLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation) Medical Nursing – OB/GYN - PALS Nursery – NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation) Pediatrics – PALS PACU/Recovery – ACLS, PALS RNs have 12 months to acquire specialty certification and 18 months for TNCC certification for the Emergency Department. De-escalation training must be completed within 90 days of orientation. Experience A minimum of one (1) year of inpatient clinical experience, preferred. Experience must be within the past five (5) years, or evidence of successful refresher program. Reporting & Supervision Reports to: Patient Care Manager Supervises: LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, Unit Technicians Physical Demands Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move around the facility and travel to other facilities within the SRHS service area. The job involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Tasks include repetitive wrist and hand movements, use of office equipment, and the ability to perceive sound at normal speaking levels. Visual acuity, hand–eye coordination, and the ability to shift focus from a computer monitor to closer printed material are required. The RN must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue and work scheduled shifts, which may be adjusted according to hospital needs. Mental Demands Must demonstrate keen mental faculties, assessment and decision‑making abilities, superior communication (spoken and written), emotional stability conducive to high‑stress situations, ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, maintain attention to detail, and multitask in complex situations. Collaboration with other organizations is required. Special Demands Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must be proficient in computer use (keyboard, MS Outlook, Word) and other office technology. Must demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to a patient population of all ages. #J-18808-Ljbffr