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

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

3d • 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 MS Nurse Practice Act, ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, accreditation standards, CDC infection-control guidelines, and the SRHS Department of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services. New RN graduates and RNs in their first year of practice must participate in the Singing River Nurse Residency Program.

This position is part-time, working 7 AM–7 PM in the Nursery at Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital. The RN supervises LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians and reports to the Patient Care Manager. Nursery RNs must complete and maintain BCLS and NRP certification. Required de-escalation training must be completed by the end of position orientation (90 days).

Requirements

• Graduate from an NLN School of Nursing.
• Current unrestricted Mississippi State licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• For Nursery work, complete and maintain Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification; RNs have 12 months from beginning work in the specialty area to acquire the appropriate certification.
• Complete the appropriate level of de-escalation training by the end of position orientation (90 days).
• 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.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, assessment, decision-making, customer service, and professional etiquette skills.
• Possess emotional stability for high-stress situations, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Be proficient with computers and keyboard use, MS Outlook and Word, and office technology such as telephones and fax machines.
• Be able to work assigned schedules, with possible changes to days off, shifts, or weekends according to hospital needs.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of inpatient clinical experience within the past five years, or evidence of successful completion of a refresher program.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and applicable nursing laws, standards, ethics, accreditation standards, infection-control guidelines, and SRHS nursing plans.
• Assist patients in attaining, maintaining, and restoring health when possible.
• Supervise LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians.
• Demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to patients of all ages.
• Maintain collaborative working relationships throughout SRHS and with other organizations.

What This Job Offers

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