Registered Nurse 2 - General Surgery- CC

FMOLHS•Jackson, MS

About The Position

Coordinates and delivers patient care using the health care team philosophy practice model. Coordinates patient teaching and discharge planning, coordinates activities with ancillary departments, and maintains department and hospital standards. Provides nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing nursing functions for patients on the unit, initiating and implementing care plans, and ensuring accurate implementation of physicians’ orders. The role includes medication and intravenous solution administration, documentation and reporting, patient privacy, infection control, and participation in safety and quality improvement activities. The nurse also supports staff development, policy review, and a professional, cooperative working environment. The role involves prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting; lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; and transferring or repositioning patients. Work may involve irregular or unexpectedly extended hours during emergencies, stressful situations, unpleasant sights or odors, and exposure to hazardous or infectious agents, blood, or other body fluids. Personal protective equipment is provided and must be worn.

Requirements

One year of experience as a registered nurse.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Mississippi State license as a registered nurse.
BLS certification within 30 days from the start date.
Ability to recognize individual patient needs based on medical condition, age, limitations, and planned procedures.
Good judgment in delivering patient care.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to function effectively in stressful situations.
Current review in CPR.
Willingness to rotate shifts, days off, and work area; occasional overtime may be required.
Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct nursing functions for patients on the unit.
Initiate and implement patient care plans and maintain acceptable standards of patient care.
Make nursing assignments appropriate to employees’ skill levels and guide personnel in resolving problems.
Accurately and promptly implement physicians’ orders.
Administer medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly.
Maintain accurate and complete patient records and reports.
Coordinate patient teaching, discharge planning, and activities with ancillary departments.
Arrange for needed supplies and equipment.
Support infection-control policies, medication procedures, safety programs, and patient privacy and confidentiality.
Participate in quality improvement, performance improvement, policy and procedure review, and planning changes and improvements.
Participate in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
Maintain a clean and quiet patient environment and cooperate with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, patients, and visitors.
Respond resourcefully and calmly in emergencies.