Registered Nurse (RN) | Part Time | Nights - Nursery

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse educated in the art and science of nursing who assists patients in attaining, maintaining, and restoring 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 for Nurses, accreditation standards, CDC infection-control guidelines, and Singing River Health System’s nursing plan for the provision of care, treatment, and services. Competency is determined by demonstrated 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 is a part-time night position in the Nursery at Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, with a listed shift of 7 PM–7 AM. The RN reports to the Patient Care Manager and supervises LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians. Nursery RNs must complete and maintain BCLS and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation) certifications. Required certifications may be acquired within 12 months of beginning work in the specialty area. De-escalation training at the appropriate level must be completed by the end of position orientation (90 days).

The role involves active work, movement throughout the facility and potentially to another facility within the SRHS service area, and frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, including the human body, with negligible force. Work includes repetitive hand and wrist movements, exposure to potentially infectious body fluids, sputum, and tissues, and the ability to remain active for extended periods. The RN must be able to work assigned schedules, which may change according to hospital needs, including off days, shifts, or weekends. The position requires strong clinical judgment, assessment and decision-making, communication, emotional stability, attention to detail, multitasking, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. The RN must maintain collaborative working relationships and provide professional customer service. Computer proficiency, including keyboard skills, and use of office technology such as telephone, fax, MS Outlook, and Word are required. The RN must apply professional skills and judgment to patients of all ages.

Requirements

• Graduate from an NLN School of Nursing.
• Hold a current, unrestricted Mississippi State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• For Nursery work, complete and maintain NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation) certification; the required specialty certification may be acquired within 12 months of starting in the specialty area.
• Complete appropriate-level de-escalation training by the end of position orientation (90 days).
• Demonstrate clinical judgment and professional skills appropriate for patients of all ages.
• Demonstrate assessment and decision-making ability, strong written and verbal communication, emotional stability, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships and demonstrate customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Be proficient with computers and keyboards and able to use office technology, including telephone, fax, MS Outlook, and Word.
• Be able to remain active for extended periods and work schedules that may change based on hospital needs, including shifts, off days, or weekends.
• Be able to perform the physical activities described, including frequent facility movement, negligible-force lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, repetitive hand and wrist movements, and working around potentially infectious materials.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of inpatient clinical experience is preferred. Experience should be within the past five years, or the applicant should provide evidence of successful completion of a refresher program.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the Nursing Process and applicable nursing standards, ethical codes, accreditation standards, infection-control guidelines, and SRHS plans for care, treatment, and services.
• Assist patients in attaining, maintaining, and restoring health when possible.
• Supervise LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians.
• Complete and maintain required certifications, including BCLS and Nursery-specific NRP certification.
• Complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of the 90-day position orientation.

What This Job Offers

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