RN - Surgery

Registered Nurse (Circulator) Surgery Call required with 30 minute response time Full‑Time Job Summary

Provides direct and indirect patient care. Communicates with physicians about changes in a patient's clinical condition, including assessment, planning and implementation of patient care. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Must be able to perform general nursing duties in all nursing departments with adequate training and supervision.

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Mississippi Board of Nursing or Compact State Licensure as a Registered Nurse

One year of surgical nursing experience preferred.

National certification as required by a specific nursing unit. Must obtain within one year and maintain ACLS, PALS, and moderate sedation credentials.

English required. Multilingual capabilities enhance the ability to perform this job. Ability to speak effectively and in a professional manner to staff, management and outside individuals at all levels from elementary to professional.

Must be able to apply basic and advanced mathematical skills in an effort to calculate medications, IV drip rates and medication dosages.

Must have the ability to apply non-judgmental reasoning capabilities whenever necessary when dealing with patients, staff, visitors and other employees.