Registered Nurse (RN) | Part Time | Operating Room

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse educated in the art and science of nursing, with the goal of assisting patients to attain, maintain, and restore health when possible. The RN provides patient care using the Nursing Process and applicable standards, including the Mississippi Nurse Practice Act; ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics; accreditation standards; CDC infection-control guidelines; and the Singing River Health System (SRHS) Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services. Competency is determined by demonstrated possession of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills required for the position. New RN graduates and RNs in their first year of practice must participate in the Singing River Nurse Residency Program.

The position is part time and PRN, with minimal call requirements, at Singing River Gulfport Hospital. The RN may supervise LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians and reports to the Patient Care Manager. Work may involve extended periods of activity, movement around the facility and travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Schedule assignments may change to meet hospital needs, including changes to days off, shifts, or weekends.

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 de-escalation training at the appropriate level by the end of position orientation (90 days).
• Demonstrate keen assessment and decision-making abilities, strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in complex situations.
• Be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, maintain emotional stability in high-stress situations, and build collaborative, respectful working relationships.
• Possess customer-service skills, professional etiquette, computer and keyboard proficiency, and the ability to use office technology, including telephone, fax, MS Outlook, and Word.
• Be able to work assigned schedules, including possible changes to days off, shifts, or weekends.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent movement, repetitive hand and wrist motions, visual and auditory demands, and exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of inpatient clinical experience is preferred; experience must be within the past five years or supported by evidence of a successful refresher program.
• Specialty-specific certifications are required for certain areas: Cath Lab, Cardiac Rehab, Congestive Heart Failure, and Cardiovascular Surgery—ACLS; Emergency Department—ACLS, PALS, and TNCC; Labor & Delivery—ACLS and NRP; Medical Nursing—OB/GYN—PALS; Nursery—NRP; Pediatrics—PALS; PACU/Recovery—ACLS and PALS. RNs have 12 months from starting work in the specialty area to acquire the appropriate certification and 18 months to acquire TNCC certification for the Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the Nursing Process and applicable nursing practice, ethical, accreditation, and infection-control standards.
• Assist patients to attain, maintain, and restore health when possible.
• Supervise LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians.
• Apply appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills to patients of all ages.
• Work assigned schedules, which may change according to hospital needs, including off days, shifts, and weekends.

What This Job Offers

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