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

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 assisting patients to attain, maintain, and restore health when possible. The RN provides patient care using the Nursing Process and follows the Mississippi Nurse Practice Act, ANA nursing standards and code of ethics, accreditation standards, CDC infection-control guidelines, and Singing River Health System nursing plans and policies. Competency is determined by demonstrated knowledge, attitudes, and skills. New RN graduates and RNs in their first year of practice must participate in the Singing River Nurse Residency Program.

This part-time position is in the Nursery at Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, with a listed shift of 7 AM to 7 PM. Nursery RNs must complete and maintain BCLS and NRP certification. De-escalation training at the appropriate level must be completed by the end of the 90-day position orientation. 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.

Requirements

• Graduate from an NLN School of Nursing.
• Hold a current, unrestricted Mississippi state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire or transfer.
• For Nursery work, complete and maintain NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation) certification. RNs have 12 months from starting work in the specialty area to acquire the required specialty certification.
• Complete appropriate-level de-escalation training by the end of the position orientation, which is 90 days.
• Be able to work assigned schedules, with the understanding that off days, shifts, or weekends may change according to hospital needs.
• Demonstrate strong assessment and decision-making abilities, communication skills, emotional stability, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and ability to maintain collaborative working relationships.
• Possess customer service skills and professional etiquette, computer and keyboard proficiency, and the ability to use office technology including telephone, fax, MS Outlook, and Word.
• Meet the position's physical and sensory demands, including extended activity, frequent movement, repetitive hand and wrist motions, and the ability to hear and see adequately for work tasks.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of inpatient clinical experience, within the past five years or accompanied by evidence of a successful refresher program.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the Nursing Process and applicable nursing laws, standards, ethics, accreditation standards, infection-control guidance, and SRHS nursing plans.
• Assist patients in attaining, maintaining, and restoring health when possible.
• Apply appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills to patients of all ages.
• Supervise LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians.

What This Job Offers

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