Staff RN - Emergency Dept PRN

Description

Assumes responsibility for providing professional nursing care to a designated patient population.

Assumes responsibility for providing professional nursing care to a designated patient population.

Delivers patient care in accordance with medical center policies and procedures, as well as accepted standards of nursing practice.

Performs comprehensive patient assessments, including obtaining medical histories and conducting physical assessments.

Administers prescribed medications, treatments, and procedures, and accurately documents all patient care provided.

Assists physicians and other medical staff with examinations, treatments, diagnostic tests, and specialized procedures.

Participates in unit operations by answering telephones, communicating via EMS radio, maintaining the patient care environment, and performing other assigned duties.

Provides thorough shift reports to ensure continuity of patient care.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

• Current Mississippi Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications are preferred at the time of hire but must be obtained within one (1) year of employment. To be eligible for the PRN pay rate, all required certifications must be current and maintained in good standing.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Demonstrates competency in required clinical skills as validated by the departmental skills checklist.
• Successfully passes a written pharmacology examination.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including prolonged standing, walking, lifting, and assisting with patient care activities.
• Maintains the physical and emotional health necessary to safely perform the essential functions of the position.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to rotate shifts and/or assigned duty areas as needed.
• Promotes positive working relationships and effective communication within the department and throughout the organization.

• Background Check
• Yes
• Drug Screen
• Yes