Registered Nurse (RN) | Full Time | CV Operating Room

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

5d • 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 Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, accreditation standards, CDC infection-control guidelines, and Singing River Health System nursing plans and standards.

New RN graduates and RNs in their first year of practice are required to participate in the Singing River Nurse Residency Program. RNs must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire or transfer. Specialty-specific certifications may also be required; RNs have 12 months from beginning work in a specialty area to obtain the applicable certification, and Emergency Department RNs have 18 months to obtain TNCC certification. Appropriate de-escalation training must be completed by the end of the 90-day position orientation.

The role is based at Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital and works a 6:30 AM–3:00 PM shift with rotating call. The position reports to the Patient Care Manager and supervises LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians. The work includes patient care for patients of all ages, collaboration with colleagues, use of clinical judgment, and use of computers and office technology. Work may require schedule changes based on 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 or transfer.
• Complete and maintain the specialty certification(s) applicable to the assigned area within the stated timeframes.
• Complete appropriate-level de-escalation training by the end of position orientation, within 90 days.
• Demonstrate clinical judgment and professional skills for a patient population of all ages.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, assessment, decision-making, customer service, and professional etiquette skills.
• Be proficient with computers and keyboarding, MS Outlook, Word, and other office technology such as telephones and fax machines.
• Be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, maintain attention to detail, and sustain collaborative working relationships.
• Be able to remain active for extended periods and work schedules that may change based on hospital needs, including shifts or weekends.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the Nursing Process and applicable professional, legal, ethical, accreditation, and infection-control standards.
• Assist patients in attaining, maintaining, and restoring health when possible.
• Apply clinical judgment and professional skills to patients of all ages.
• Supervise LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians.
• Maintain required BCLS and applicable specialty certifications.
• Complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of the 90-day position orientation.
• Communicate and collaborate with patients, colleagues, and other organizations.

What This Job Offers

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