Registered Nurse (RN) | Full Time | Operating Room

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

2d • 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 RN provides patient care using the Nursing Process and applicable standards, including 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’s Department of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services. Competency is evaluated through 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. The RN supervises LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians and reports to the Patient Care Manager. The position is at Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, with a stated shift of 7:00 AM–7:30 PM and rotating call.

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 the appropriate specialty certifications when applicable; RNs have 12 months from starting in the specialty area to obtain them, and Emergency Department RNs have 18 months to obtain TNCC certification.
• Complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of position orientation (90 days).
• Demonstrate clinical judgment and professional skills for a patient population of all ages.
• Demonstrate strong communication, assessment, decision-making, multitasking, and detail-oriented skills; emotional stability and ability to work under pressure are also required.
• Be proficient with computers, keyboard use, and office technology, including telephone, fax, MS Outlook, and Word.
• Be able to work assigned schedules, with possible changes to days off, shifts, or weekends based on hospital needs.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of inpatient clinical experience is preferred; experience must be within the past five years or supported by evidence of a successful refresher program.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the Nursing Process and applicable professional nursing standards, laws, ethics, accreditation standards, infection-control guidelines, and SRHS care 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.
• Complete and maintain required BCLS and applicable specialty certifications.
• Complete the required level of de-escalation training by the end of position orientation, within 90 days.

What This Job Offers

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