Singing River Health System·Pascagoula, Mississippi
The Registered Nurse provides professional patient care within the Cancer Center, utilizing the nursing process to assist patients in attaining and maintaining health. They are responsible for adhering to established nursing standards, clinical guidelines, and safety protocols while collaborating with the healthcare team.
At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day. With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
Job Description: Summary
Position Overview: The Cancer Center RN 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 and ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, the Accreditation Agency Standards, the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control, and SRHS Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services. As such, this performance evaluation is based on these standards. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Graduate from NLN School of Nursing. Current license as a Registered Nurse to practice in the State of Mississippi.
Current unrestricted Mississippi State licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification preferred; Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Biotherapy Provider preferred. All RNs are required to complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer. RNs working in the below specialty areas are required to complete and maintain certifications as listed: Intensive Care Units – ACLS Emergency Department – ACLS, PALS, TNCC Labor & Delivery – ACLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation) Nursery – NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation) Medical Nursing – OB/GYN - PALS Pediatrics – PALS Cath Lab – ACLS PACU/Recovery – ACLS, PALS Endoscopy – ACLS, PALS RNs have 12 months, from the date they begin working in the specialty area to acquire the appropriate certification and 18 months to acquire TNCC certification for the Emergency Department. Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of positon orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
Candidates must be graduates of an NLN School of Nursing and hold a current, unrestricted Mississippi Registered Nurse license. Completion of BCLS certification is required, with preference given to those holding Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or ONS Chemotherapy Biotherapy Provider certifications.
Market context
In Mississippi, nursing openings commonly signal steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates who already hold an active state RN license. These roles are competitive because employers often look for graduate-level preparation, recent bedside experience, and readiness to work within facility-specific protocols. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your Mississippi RN license status and highlight your one year of RN experience in your application.