RN-ED | Part-Time | Emergency Department | Nights

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to help patients attain, maintain, and restore health when possible. The RN delivers 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 the SRHS Department of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services. The RN must demonstrate the knowledge, attitudes, and skills required for the role and apply appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills to patients of all ages. New RN graduates and RNs in their first year of practice must participate in the Singing River Nurse Residency Program.

This is a part-time Emergency Department position at Singing River Gulfport Hospital, with a listed shift of 1500–0300. Emergency Department RNs are required to maintain BCLS certification and obtain ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications. Specialty certifications must be acquired within 12 months of starting in the specialty area, except TNCC, which must be acquired within 18 months. De-escalation training at the appropriate level must be completed by the end of the 90-day position orientation.

The role involves active work in a hospital setting, including patient care, frequent movement around the facility, possible travel to another SRHS facility, exposure to bodily fluids and tissues, and the ability to work assigned schedules that may change to meet hospital needs. The RN reports to the Patient Care Manager and supervises LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians.

Requirements

• Graduate from an NLN School of Nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Emergency Department RNs must obtain and maintain ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications; specialty certifications are due within 12 months of starting in the specialty area, except TNCC, which is due within 18 months.
• Complete appropriate-level de-escalation training by the end of position orientation (90 days).
• Demonstrate clinical judgment and professional skills for a patient population of all ages.
• Demonstrate assessment and decision-making abilities, strong written and verbal communication, emotional stability under stress, attention to detail, multitasking, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships.
• Demonstrate customer-service skills, professional etiquette, computer and keyboard proficiency, and proficiency with office technology, MS Outlook, and Word.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including extended activity, frequent movement, repetitive hand and wrist motions, and the ability to perceive normal speech and perform close-vision tasks.
• 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 is preferred. Experience must be within the past five years, or the candidate must provide evidence of a successful refresher program.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the Nursing Process and applicable nursing laws, professional standards, ethics, accreditation standards, infection-control guidelines, and SRHS nursing plans.
• Apply clinical judgment and professional nursing skills to patients of all ages.
• Supervise LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians.
• Complete and maintain required certifications and de-escalation training within the specified timeframes.
• Work assigned schedules, which may change according to hospital needs, including changes to off days, shifts, or weekends.

What This Job Offers

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