Registered Nurse (RN) | Part Time | Operating Room

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse educated in the art and science of nursing, with the goal of helping patients attain, maintain, and restore health when possible. The nurse provides patient care using the Nursing Process and follows the MS Nurse Practice Act, ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, accreditation standards, CDC infection-control guidelines, and Singing River Health System nursing plans and standards. Competency is determined by demonstrated knowledge, attitudes, and skills for the position. New RN graduates and RNs in their first year of practice must participate in the Singing River Nurse Residency Program.

This part-time/PRN role is at Singing River Gulfport Hospital and has minimal call requirements. The RN reports to the Patient Care Manager and supervises LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians. The position requires patient care and professional collaboration, appropriate clinical judgment for patients of all ages, and completion of required certifications and de-escalation training. The position description notes that duties and working conditions may be revised and that other tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from an NLN School of Nursing.
• Hold current unrestricted Mississippi state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Complete and maintain specialty certifications as applicable to the assigned area; the posting specifies certifications for several specialties, with 12 months from beginning work in the specialty area to acquire the applicable certification and 18 months for Emergency Department TNCC.
• Complete the appropriate level of de-escalation training by the end of position orientation (90 days).
• Demonstrate keen assessment and decision-making abilities, strong written and verbal communication, emotional stability, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to multitask in complex situations.
• Possess proficient computer and keyboard skills and ability to use office technology, including telephone, fax, MS Outlook, and Word.
• Possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Be able to work assigned schedules, with possible changes to off days, shifts, or weekends based on hospital needs.
• Meet physical demands that include moving about the facility and potentially another facility in the SRHS service area, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling negligible loads frequently, repetitive hand and wrist motions, close visual and auditory discrimination, and remaining active for extended periods.
• Work with exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues that may carry infectious-disease hazards.
• Communicate and receive information in person and by telephone.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of inpatient clinical experience is preferred; experience must be within the past five years or supported by evidence of successful completion of a refresher program.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the Nursing Process and applicable nursing laws, standards, ethics, accreditation requirements, infection-control guidance, and SRHS nursing plans.
• Apply appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills to patients of all ages.
• Supervise LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians.
• Maintain required BCLS and, where applicable, specialty certifications.
• Complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of position orientation, within 90 days.
• Maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships throughout SRHS and with other organizations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed