Registered Nurse (RN) | Full Time | Days - 1E Acute Care Nursing
About The Position
The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse who is educated in the art and science of nursing, with the goal of assisting patients attain, maintain, and restore health when possible. Competency is determined by demonstrated possession of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills required for this position. The registered nurse provides patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the MS Nurse Practice Act, ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, Accreditation Standards, the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control, and SRHS Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services. As such, this performance evaluation is based on these standards. Singing River is both a mission-driven healthcare provider and one of the largest employers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We offer best-of-industry benefits, scheduling options, and professional pathways for our employees. Within each of our three hospitals and 50+ primary care and specialty clinics, you'll find a team devoted to quality, teamwork, and service.
Requirements
- Graduate from NLN School of Nursing
- Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi.
- All RNs are required to complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
- Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
- A minimum of one (1) year of inpatient clinical experience, preferred.
- Experience must be within the past five (5) years, or evidence of successful refresher program.
- Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
- Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
- Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
- Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
- Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.
- Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
- Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
- Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of one (1) year of inpatient clinical experience, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the MS Nurse Practice Act, ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, Accreditation Standards, the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control, and SRHS Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services.
- Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment and applies appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
- Supervises LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians.
Benefits
- best-of-industry benefits
- scheduling options
- professional pathways
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
