RN

Forrest General Hospital • Poplarville, MS

5d

About The Position

The RN performs under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing and receives delegated assignments from the coordinator to achieve quality patient care. The RN Staff Nurse implements the nursing process systematically, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. This is evidenced by documentation in the Patient Care Record, direct observation by the Director of Nursing, and patient evaluations of care. The RN is responsible to the Director of Nursing for patient care.

The RN demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served. The role requires knowledge of growth and development principles and the ability to assess information reflecting each patient’s status, identify age-specific care requirements, and provide care in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of a recognized RN program.
• At least 825 clinical practice hours for a B.S. program or at least 750 clinical practice hours for an A.D. program; laboratory hours are excluded.
• Licensed RN able to practice within the State of Mississippi.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of medical/surgical nursing care experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Implement the nursing process, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Provide quality patient care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
• Assess patient-status information and identify care requirements relative to each patient’s age-specific needs.
• Document care in the Patient Care Record.
• Provide care in accordance with department policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree