Registered Nurse; RN | Part Time | Nights - Comprehensive Rehab Unit

Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse who is educated in the art and science of nursing, with the goal of assisting patients attain, maintain, and restore health when possible. Competency is determined by demonstrated possession of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills required for this position. The registered nurse provides patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the MS Nurse Practice Act, ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, the Joint Commission Standards, the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control, and SRHS Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services.

As such, this performance evaluation is based on these standards.

Location: Pascagoula Hospital, Part-Time, Nights, Comprehensive Rehab Unit, 2809 Denny Avenue, Pascagoula, MS 39581, United States

• The Registered Nurse provides patient care using the Nursing Process in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and hospital policies.
• Adheres to organizational and professional standards for patient safety, infection control, and quality of care.
• Participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in collaboration with the care team.
• Demonstrates clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration across ages, diagnoses, and care settings.

• Education
  :
  Graduate from NLN school of nursing.
• Experience
  : A minimum of one (1) year of inpatient clinical experience, preferred. Experience must be within the past five (5) years, or evidence of successful refresher program.
• Licensure
  :
  Current unrestricted Mississippi State licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Certifications
  :
• All RNs are required to complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Certifications for specialty areas as listed: ACLS for Cath Lab, Cardiac Rehab, Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiovascular Surgery; ACLS for Intensive Care Units; ACLS for Emergency Department plus PALS and TNCC; ACLS for PACU/Recovery; OB/GYN - PALS;
  Nursery - NRP;
  Pediatrics - PALS;
  Emergency Department – ACLS, PALS, TNCC; and related requirements (see list).
• RNs have 12 months from the date they begin working in the specialty area to acquire the appropriate certification and 18 months to acquire TNCC certification for the Emergency Department.
• De-escalation
  :
  Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days).

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.

Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-to-day activities. Auditory acuity to hear patient verbal communication and gather data using auscultatory skills. Manual dexterity of hands and feet to ambulate long shifts and manage multiple pieces of equipment. Must be able to stand for extended periods and do a great deal of walking. Exposure to communicable diseases or radiation exists.

Must be able to be active for extended periods without fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may occur according to the hospital needs.

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient computer skills (keyboard proficiency) and experience with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel. Must demonstrate appropriate clinical judgement and apply professional skills to a patient population of all ages.