RN

Forrest General Hospital • Hattiesburg, MS

4d

About The Position

The RN works under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator and performs assignments delegated by the coordinator to provide quality patient care. The RN implements the nursing process systematically—including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation—in collaboration with the Patient Care Coordinator. Performance is evidenced by documentation in the Patient Care Record, direct observation by the Nurse Manager, and patient evaluations of care. The RN is responsible to the Patient Care Coordinator for patient care and ultimately accountable to the Nurse Manager. The RN maintains PALS certification and performs other duties as assigned.

The RN provides age-appropriate care and applies knowledge of growth and development to assess patient status, identify age-specific needs, and provide appropriate care. The role includes timely and accurate documentation, shift reports, and verbal communication; sharing pertinent patient information with the health care team; and maintaining current clinical skills, knowledge, and equipment familiarity in the applicable pediatric and adult nursing area, including pediatric trauma care, infant and children security, family-centered care, and the baby-friendly initiative. The RN communicates effectively and promotes organizational values, customer service, safety, and compliance standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program.
• Licensed RN able to practice within the State of Mississippi; licensure is due upon hire.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required within 90 days of employment.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to work as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to patients' ages and apply knowledge of growth and development to assess patient needs.

Nice To Haves

• One year of medical/surgical nursing care experience is preferred for full-time or part-time positions, but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Implement the nursing process, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, in collaboration with the Patient Care Coordinator.
• Provide quality, age-appropriate patient care according to delegated assignments.
• Document patient care thoroughly, concisely, and promptly in the Patient Care Record.
• Provide shift reports and communicate pertinent patient information to health care team members in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Maintain current clinical skills and knowledge of relevant equipment in the applicable pediatric and adult nursing area.
• Maintain PALS certification and obtain required certifications within the specified timeframes.
• Adhere to and promote organizational values, customer service, safety, and compliance standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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