Registered Nurse (RN) | Full Time | Days - Skilled Nursing Facility

Singing River Health System • Pascagoula, MS

4d • 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 follows 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 standards for care, treatment, and services. Competency is based on demonstrated knowledge, attitudes, and skills required for the role. New RN graduates and RNs in their first year of practice must participate in the Singing River Nurse Residency Program.

The position is full time on a day shift, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., at Singing River Pascagoula Hospital in a skilled nursing facility setting. The RN reports to the Patient Care Manager and supervises LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians. Schedule assignments may change according to hospital needs, including off days, shifts, and weekends.

Requirements

• Graduate from an NLN School of Nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Complete and maintain certifications required for the assigned specialty area. Applicable examples listed include ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NRP.
• Acquire the appropriate specialty certification within 12 months of beginning work in the specialty area; Emergency Department RNs have 18 months to acquire TNCC certification.
• Complete the appropriate level of de-escalation training by the end of position orientation, within 90 days.
• 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.
• Demonstrate strong assessment, decision-making, communication, and written communication skills.
• Possess emotional stability for high-stress situations, the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in complex situations.
• Maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships and demonstrate customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Be proficient with computers and keyboarding, and able to use office technology such as telephone and fax, as well as MS Outlook and Word.
• Meet the position's physical and sensory demands, including extended activity, movement around the facility, repetitive hand and wrist motions, close visual focus, and the ability to perceive normal speaking sounds.
• Be able to work assigned schedules, with possible changes to off days, shifts, or weekends according to hospital needs.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of inpatient clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the Nursing Process and in accordance with applicable nursing laws, professional standards, ethical codes, accreditation standards, infection-control guidelines, and SRHS care plans.
• Apply appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
• Supervise LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians.
• Complete and maintain required certifications, including BCLS and any specialty-area certifications applicable to the role.
• Complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of position orientation, within 90 days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time