Registered Nurse (RN) | Singing River Medical Clinic - Downtown Biloxi

Singing River Health System • Biloxi, MS

3d • Onsite

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. "New RN graduates and RNs in their first year of practice are required to participate in the Singing River Nurse Residency Program."

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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• RNs working in the below specialty areas are required to complete and maintain certifications as listed: Cath Lab – ACLS Cardiac Rehab – ACLS Congestive Heart Failure – ACLS Cardiovascular Surgery - ACLS Emergency Department – ACLS, PALS, TNCC Intensive Care Units – ACLS Labor & Delivery – ACLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation) Medical Nursing – OB/GYN - PALS Nursery – NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation) Pediatrics – PALS PACU/Recovery – ACLS, PALS RNs have 12 months, from the date they begin working in the specialty area, to acquire the appropriate certification and 18 months to acquire TNCC certification for the Emergency Department.

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 Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services.
• Supervises LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians.
• Demonstrates keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
• Demonstrates superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possesses emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
• Demonstrates ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Exhibits attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations.
• Maintains collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
• Possesses superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Possesses 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.
• Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment and applies appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Benefits

• Caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA.
• Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
• With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
• If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it.
• Let’s do big things together.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree