What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse (RN) - Cardiology position at North Mississippi Health Services?
Job Description
North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Cardiology Charge Nurse (RN) for a nursing job in Verona, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Cardiology
- Discipline : RN
- Duration : Ongoing
- Employment Type : Staff
JOB SUMMARY
The Charge Nurse at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing safe, quality patient care through the nursing process, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and maintaining effective communication with the multidisciplinary team. The Charge Nurse must also be able to respond to rapidly changing patient needs, handle staffing assignments, and act as a liaison between patients and physicians or case management when necessary.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Clinical Practice :
Education :
Communication :
Customer Relations :
Self-Development :
Regulatory Knowledge :
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Education Level
Education Details
Required / Preferred
Associate's Degree
Nursing
Required
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and Certifications Details
Time Frame
Required /
Preferred
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and / or Compact State Licensure
Must be licensed to practice as a RN
Upon Hire
Required
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
Must maintain a current AHA or ARC CPR Certification
Upon Hire
Required
ACLS
Advance Cardiac Life Support
Upon Hire
Required
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Requirement is dependent upon hiring department
Upon Hire
Required
TB certification
Upon Hire
Required
Certification if required by the department
Upon Hire
Required
Work Experience
Number of Years
Work Experience Details
Required /
Preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Required / Preferred
Proficiency
Must complete RN orientation and approved unit specific checklist
Required
N / A
Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide appropriate age specific care; annual review and unit specifics, CARES
Required
N / A
Must have leadership skill and attend leadership classes as offered by the education department.
Required
N / A
Lead and participate in the Performance Improvement project of the unit.
Required
N / A
Must have effective communication and teaching skills
Required
N / A
General knowledge of various regulatory and accrediting standards
Required
N / A
Ensures staffing ratios are appropriate throughout the shift based on unit based matrix while maintaining appropriate productivity.
Required
N / A
Prioritizes / delegates / evaluates work assignments
Required
N / A
Anticipates resources needed to provide the best quality of care for the patients
Required
N / A
Assimilates data and reports appropriately to providers when necessary. Implements protocols when necessary by using critical thinking skills.
Required
N / A
Upon completion of the preceptor class, orients new employees to the unit and reports progress to the nurse manager and / or educator.
Required
N / A
The charge nurse has routine contact with physicians, ancillary personnel, other nursing personnel, patients, family, visitors.
Required
N / A
They must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to all customers / co-workers, and in all aspects of patient care and job performance.
Required
N / A
He / she will use our NMHS CARES values and behavioral standards in all personal contact situations.
Required
N / A
SCOPE
Freedom To Act : Problem Solving :
Impact :
Financial Responsibility :
Budget Responsibility
North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000CAT. Posted job title : Charge Nurse - Second West / Cardiovascular Services
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.
