North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a per diem / prn nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Per Diem
**Therapeutic Modalities:**
* Ventilatory management, recommend and administer therapeutic regime. Airway Management.
**Diagnostic:**
* Assess and perform acid base, ventilation , oxygenation, quality control and diagnostic procedures.
**Assessment:**
* Clinical and physical assessment to assure individualized patient focused therapy.
**Documentation:**
* Maintain records to provide complete clinical information and assure accurate patient charging.
**Equipment:**
* Select, assemble, assure proper function and perform quality control while maintaining infection control.
**Education:**
* Teach patients, family members or care givers; provide learning opportunities for students and /or groups.
**Requirements:**
* Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist or eligible.
* The incumbent must maintain a valid and current Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
* This position must demonstrate the knowledge and skill to care for a wide range of patients, including; infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
* New incumbents must complete In Depth hospital orientation as well as Respiratory Care Department specific orientation and orientation to the Critical Care Units.
North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000AD3. Posted job title: Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapist, Tupelo