Weekend RN | Full-Time | Emergency Department

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse educated in the art and science of nursing, with the goal of assisting patients to attain, maintain, and restore health when possible. The RN demonstrates the knowledge, attitudes, and skills required for the position and provides patient care using the Nursing Process in accordance with the Mississippi Nurse Practice Act; ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics; accreditation standards; CDC infection-control guidelines; and Singing River Health System nursing plans and standards for provision of care, treatment, and services. The role is based in the Emergency Department at Singing River Gulfport Hospital, with a stated shift of 1 p.m. to 1 a.m.

New RN graduates and RNs in their first year of practice must participate in the Singing River Nurse Residency Program. The position requires BCLS certification upon hire or transfer. Emergency Department RNs must complete and maintain ACLS and PALS certifications, and acquire TNCC certification within the stated timeframe. Required de-escalation training must be completed by the end of the 90-day position orientation.

Requirements

• Graduate from an NLN School of Nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Emergency Department RNs must complete and maintain ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Emergency Department RNs must acquire TNCC certification within 18 months of beginning work in the specialty area.
• Complete the appropriate level of de-escalation training by the end of position orientation, within 90 days.
• Demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills for a patient population of all ages.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, assessment, decision-making, customer service, and professional etiquette skills.
• Be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, manage complex situations, and maintain collaborative working relationships.
• Be proficient with computers, keyboard use, MS Outlook, Word, and office technology such as telephones and fax machines.
• Be able to work assigned schedules, with possible changes to days off, shifts, or weekends according to 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 supported by evidence of a successful refresher program.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using 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.
• Apply appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills to patients of all ages.
• Supervise LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians.
• Complete required de-escalation training by the end of the 90-day position orientation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level