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

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

1d • 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 nurse provides patient care using the Nursing Process and follows the Mississippi Nurse Practice Act, ANA nursing standards and ethics, accreditation standards, CDC infection-control guidelines, and Singing River Health System’s nursing plan for 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 position is in the Emergency Department at Singing River Gulfport Hospital, with a shift listed as 1500–0300. Emergency Department RNs must complete and maintain ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications. RNs have 12 months from starting work in the specialty area to acquire the appropriate certifications and 18 months to acquire TNCC certification. Appropriate de-escalation training must be completed by the end of position orientation (90 days).

The RN reports to the Patient Care Manager and supervises LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians. The work includes patient-care activities, movement around the facility and travel to another facility within the SRHS service area, and exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues that may carry infectious-disease hazards. The role requires clinical judgment, assessment and decision-making, communication, attention to detail, multitasking, and the ability to work under pressure. Schedules may change to meet hospital needs, including changes to days off, shifts, or weekends.

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.
• For Emergency Department practice, complete and maintain ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications; acquire appropriate specialty certifications within 12 months of beginning work in the specialty and TNCC within 18 months.
• Complete the appropriate level of de-escalation training by the end of position orientation (90 days).
• Demonstrate clinical judgment, assessment and decision-making abilities, strong written and verbal communication, customer service, professional etiquette, and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Be proficient with computers and keyboard use, MS Outlook, Word, telephone, fax, and other office technology.
• Be able to work assigned schedules, with possible changes to days off, shifts, or weekends according to 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 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 practice, ethics, accreditation, infection-control, and SRHS care standards.
• Assist patients in attaining, maintaining, and restoring health when possible.
• Apply appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills to patients of all ages.
• Supervise LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians.
• Complete and maintain required certifications and de-escalation training.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues throughout SRHS and other organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level