Registered Nurse (RN) | Full Time | Nights - Emergency Room Services

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

4d • 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 RN provides patient care using the Nursing Process and works in accordance with the Mississippi 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’s nursing plan for provision of care, treatment, and services. New RN graduates and RNs in their first year of practice must participate in the Singing River Nurse Residency Program.

This full-time position is based at Singing River Gulfport Hospital in Emergency Room Services, with a 7 PM–7 AM shift. The RN supervises LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians, and reports to the Patient Care Manager. The role requires appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills for patients of all ages, strong communication and decision-making abilities, and the ability to work effectively under pressure and in high-stress situations. Work schedules may change based on hospital needs, including changes to off days, 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.
• For Emergency Department work, complete and maintain ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications; the required specialty certifications must be acquired within 12 months of starting in the specialty area, and TNCC within 18 months.
• Complete the appropriate level of de-escalation training by the end of position orientation (90 days).
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, assessment, decision-making, and customer service skills.
• Be proficient using a computer and keyboard, MS Outlook, Word, and other office technology.
• Be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask in complex situations, maintain attention to detail, and sustain collaborative working relationships.
• Be able to remain active for extended periods and work assigned schedules, which may change to meet hospital needs, including weekends.
• Meet the stated physical and sensory demands, including frequent movement, negligible-force lifting or moving, repetitive hand and wrist motions, and the ability to perceive normal speech and perform close-vision tasks.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and applicable nursing standards, laws, ethics, accreditation standards, infection-control guidelines, and SRHS nursing plans.
• Apply appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills when caring for patients of all ages.
• Supervise LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with patients, colleagues, SRHS departments, and other organizations.
• Use a computer and office technology, including a keyboard, telephone, fax, MS Outlook, and Word.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree