RN | ED | Full time | Mid Shift

Singing River Health System•Gulfport, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse who is educated in the art and science of nursing, with the goal of assisting patients attain, maintain, and restore health when possible. Competency is determined by demonstrated possession of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills required for this position. The registered nurse provides patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the MS Nurse Practice Act, ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, Accreditation Standards, the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control, and SRHS Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services. As such, this performance evaluation is based on these standards. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate from NLN School of Nursing
Current unrestricted Mississippi State licensure as a Registered Nurse.
All RNs are required to complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
A minimum of one (1) year of inpatient clinical experience, preferred.
Experience must be within the past five (5) years, or evidence of successful refresher program.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification for Emergency Department
PALS certification for Emergency Department
TNCC certification for Emergency Department (within 18 months)
Proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

Provides patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the MS Nurse Practice Act, ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, Accreditation Standards, the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control, and SRHS Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services.
Supervises LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians.
Demonstrates keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
Demonstrates superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
Possesses emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
Demonstrates ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Exhibits attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations.
Maintains collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Possesses superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
Proficiently uses a computer (keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment and applies appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.