Weekend RN | Full-Time | Emergency Department

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, assisting patients to attain, maintain, and restore health when possible. The RN provides patient care using the Nursing Process and follows the Mississippi Nurse Practice Act, ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics, accreditation standards, CDC infection-control guidelines, and Singing River Health System nursing policies and care standards. Competency is demonstrated through 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.

This full-time position is in the Emergency Department at Singing River Gulfport Hospital, with a stated shift of 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. The RN may supervise LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians and reports to the Patient Care Manager. The role requires appropriate clinical judgment, professional skills, effective communication, attention to detail, and the ability to care for patients of all ages. The job description notes that duties and working conditions may be revised and that additional tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from an NLN School of Nursing.
• Be currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire or transfer.
• For Emergency Department RNs, complete and maintain ACLS and PALS certifications and acquire TNCC certification within 18 months of beginning work in the specialty area; specialty certifications are to be acquired within 12 months unless otherwise specified.
• Complete the appropriate level of de-escalation training by the end of position orientation, within 90 days.
• Demonstrate clinical judgment and the ability to care for patients of all ages.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, assessment, decision-making, customer service, and professional etiquette skills.
• Be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, manage complex situations, multitask, and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships.
• Be proficient with computers and keyboarding, MS Outlook, MS Word, and office technology such as telephones and fax machines.
• Be able to meet the stated physical and sensory demands, including extended activity, movement around the facility, repetitive hand and wrist motions, and close visual and auditory tasks.
• Be able to work assigned schedules, including changes to days off, shifts, or weekends based on hospital needs.
• New RN graduates and RNs in their first year of practice must participate in the Singing River Nurse Residency Program.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of inpatient clinical experience, 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 guidelines, and department policies.
• Assist patients to attain, maintain, and restore health when possible.
• Apply appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills to patients of all ages.
• Supervise LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians.
• Use communication, assessment, and decision-making skills to receive and convey information and collaborate with colleagues and other organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time