RN - Med​/Surg-Nights; PRN

Job
Job Category:
Nurse RN
Job Type: Part-Time
Facility:
Baptist Memorial Hospital Oktibbeha County

Location:

Starkville, MS

The RN is a Registered Nurse who is responsible for the professional nursing care of all assigned patients in accordance with established standards of care and within the scope of the current Nurse Practice Act. The RN is responsible for meeting the physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs of the patients assigned to her care. The RN is responsible for maintaining the patients' medical record with proper documentation of nursing observation and actions taken.

The RN prescribes, delegates, and coordinates the rendered nursing care. Utilizing the nursing process, the RN is responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment at all times.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current licensure as a registered nurse by the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
• Participates in continuing education programs concerning surgical nursing.
• Proficient oral, computer, and written communication skills; proficient interpersonal skills.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.

Medical / In-patient Surgery Unit Nurse Manager – House Manager – Chief Nursing Officer. The staff RN supervises the work of LPNs, Aides/Techs, Ward Clerks, Students, Environmental Services, and any other non-professional personnel assigned to the area.

• Standing/Walking – Continuous. The nurse is on foot for the majority of the day performing direct and indirect patient care.
• Sitting – Frequent. Required at desks for charting, in-services, and filing.
• Bending – Frequent. Required in most job activities in patient care, including maneuvering in small areas.
• Climbing/Reaching – Occasional. Ability to climb a small ladder or step stool and reach to place supplies.
• Push/Pull – Frequent. Often involves transporting patients and moving equipment across floor surfaces.
• Handling/Lifting – 0-50 pounds:
  Frequent; 50-100 pounds:
  Occasional. The RN may need to lift and handle objects up to 300 pounds.
• Manual Dexterity – Continuous. Simple and firm grasp, fine manipulation, and foot controls are required for venous punctures, examinations, and equipment adjustment.
• Speaking/Hearing/Seeing – Continuous. Must communicate verbally with co‑workers, patients, and visitors; normal hearing and 20/20 vision with corrective lenses.

• Make decisions under pressure.
• Manage anger, fear, and hostility appropriately.
• Handle multiple priorities.
• Work independently, concentrate, and pay close attention to detail.

The patient population for the Inpatient post‑surgical unit ranges from 2 years old to over 90 years of age. Surgical services include General, Orthopedic, Urology, Gynecological, and ENT. These patients make up approximately 90% of the patient population on the floor. The overflow population from the Medical Unit ranges from teen years to geriatric and accounts for approximately 10% of the patient population.