North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Employment Type: Staff


 



 **Clinical Practice:**



* Uses the nursing process to provide safe, quality patient care and document accordingly.

* Works to ensure his/her compliance with all NMHS policies and requirements as directed by the Nurse Manager and Educator.



**Education:**



* Provides patient/family education and acts as a resource for existing staff and new employees.

* Can participate in the Preceptor class to ensure proper training of new employees



**Communication:**



* Maintains communication with multidisciplinary team members to provide holistic care to the patient.

* Attends daily huddles on each unit to ensure proper assignments and identify team members for the shift.



**Customer Relations:**



* Projects caring, friendly and helpful image to patients and other customers.

* Utilized the patient’s communication board (white board) to identify name, date, goals, other staff and procedures or test for the day to keep the patients and families informed.

* Complies by the NMHS behavioral standards.



**Self-Development:**



* Maintains competency by staying informed of changing trends in the nursing practice.

* Attends annual review and unit specifics within the department.

* Performs required continuing education hours online and in classroom.



**Regulatory Knowledge:**



* Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.

* Licensed by the board of Nursing for the state.



 

 



Licenses/Certifications



Licenses/Certification Details



Time Frame



Required/

Preferred



 



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



Must be licensed to practice as a RN in the state of MS



Upon Hire



Required



and



Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)



Must maintain a current AHA CPR Certification



Upon Hire



Required



and



ACLS



Requirement is dependent on hiring department



Upon Hire



Required



 



 



TB Certified is dependent on hiring department



Upon Hire



Required



 



PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support



Requirement is dependent on hiring department



Upon Hire



Required



 



 



ASLS Certified for Emergency Room



Upon Hire



Required



and



NIH - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification



Requirement for Emergency Room



Upon Hire



Required



and

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000A7Z. Posted job title: Registered Nurse-Micu (Medical Icu) Variable Shifts

About North Mississippi Health Services

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.

With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.