Registered Nurse | Med/Surg | Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Singing River Health System•Ocean Springs, MS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse educated in the art and science of nursing, focused on helping patients attain, maintain, and restore health when possible. The nurse 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 nursing plans and policies. This position is for Med/Surg nursing at Singing River Gulfport Hospital, Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, or Singing River Pascagoula Hospital. The role works 12-hour day shifts (7 a.m.–7 p.m.) or night shifts (7 p.m.–7 a.m.). A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available for eligible departments, including Medical, Surgical, Telemetry, Ortho/Neuro, Comprehensive Rehab Center, and Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility.

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 appropriate specialty certifications where required; applicable RNs have 12 months from starting in the specialty to acquire the certification, or 18 months for TNCC in the Emergency Department.
Complete the appropriate level of de-escalation training by the end of position orientation, within 90 days.
Demonstrate clinical judgment, assessment and decision-making ability, strong written and verbal communication, emotional stability, attention to detail, multitasking, and the ability to work under pressure.
Be proficient with computers and keyboard use, MS Outlook, Word, telephone, fax, and other office technology.
Be able to work assigned schedules, which may change according to hospital needs, including off days, shifts, or weekends.
Meet the described physical demands, including remaining active for extended periods, moving about the facility, and performing repetitive keyboard and other physical motions.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of inpatient clinical experience, preferably within the past five years; otherwise, evidence of a successful refresher program.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care using the Nursing Process and applicable professional, regulatory, accreditation, and infection-control standards.
Assist patients in attaining, maintaining, and restoring health when possible.
Supervise LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians.
Apply appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills to patients of all ages.
Complete and maintain required BCLS certification and any specialty-specific certifications.
Complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of position orientation, within 90 days.