RN

Forrest General Hospital • Hattiesburg, MS

9d

About The Position

The RN performs under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator, who delegates assignments to support quality patient care. The RN implements the nursing process in an organized, systematic manner—including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation—in collaboration with the Patient Care Coordinator. This work 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 Patient Care Manager. Other duties may be assigned.

The RN demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to provide age-appropriate care, including understanding growth and development and assessing and interpreting patient information to identify age-specific needs. The role requires thorough, concise, and timely documentation, shift reports, and verbal communication; communication of pertinent patient information to the health care team; and maintaining current clinical skills, equipment knowledge, and certifications. The RN communicates effectively and promotes the organization’s values, including customer service, safety, and compliance standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program.
• Licensed RN able to practice in the State of Mississippi.
• For PRN positions, one year of postpartum nursing experience is required.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of employment.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification within 90 days of employment.
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification within 90 days of employment.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to function as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.

Nice To Haves

• For full-time and part-time positions, one year of medical/surgical nursing care experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Implement the nursing process through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in collaboration with the Patient Care Coordinator.
• Provide patient care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
• Document care thoroughly, concisely, and promptly, and provide shift reports and verbal communication.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to all health care team members.
• Maintain current clinical skills, equipment knowledge, and certifications, including those related to the Infant Security System, Baby Friendly Initiative, and Family Centered Care.
• Communicate effectively with others in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Adhere to and promote the organization’s customer service, safety, and compliance standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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