RN (TPT)

Singing River Health System • Pascagoula, MS

1d • 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’s nursing plan for provision of care, treatment, and services. Competency is based on demonstrated knowledge, attitudes, and skills. New RN graduates and RNs in their first year of practice must participate in the Singing River Nurse Residency Program.

This position is at Singing River Pascagoula Hospital and is scheduled 3–4 days per week from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with call. The RN reports to the Patient Care Manager and supervises LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians. Management may revise duties or assign other tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate from an NLN School of Nursing.
• Current unrestricted Mississippi state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire or transfer.
• Complete applicable specialty certifications within 12 months of beginning work in the specialty area; Emergency Department RNs have 18 months to acquire TNCC certification.
• Complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of position orientation (90 days).
• Demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills for a patient population of all ages.
• Demonstrate strong communication, assessment, decision-making, customer service, computer, and keyboard skills; ability to work under pressure, manage complex situations, and maintain collaborative working relationships.
• Be able to work assigned schedules, including changes to days off, shifts, or weekends based on hospital needs.
• Be able to remain active for extended periods and perform the physical and sensory demands described for the role.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of inpatient clinical experience is preferred. Experience must be within the past five years, or the applicant must provide evidence of successful completion of a refresher program.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and applicable nursing laws, standards, ethics, accreditation requirements, infection-control guidelines, and SRHS nursing plans.
• Assist patients in attaining, maintaining, and restoring health when possible.
• Supervise LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians.
• Use appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills when caring for patients of all ages.
• Complete and maintain required certifications, including BCLS and any applicable specialty certifications.
• Complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of position orientation, within 90 days.

What This Job Offers

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