Registered Nurse | Part Time | Nights - 2E Surgical Nursing
Singing River Health System Hospital - Ocean Springs | Part-Time | 7PM-7AM
Position Overview:
The Registered Nurse 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, Accreditation 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.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working
conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate
reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job
or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Position Overview:
The Registered Nurse 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, Accreditation 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.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working
conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate
reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job
or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education:
Graduate from NLN School of Nursing
License:
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. RNs working in the below specialty
areas are required to complete and maintain certifications as listed:
Cath Lab – ACLS
Cardiac Rehab – ACLS
Congestive Heart Failure – ACLS
Cardiovascular Surgery - ACLS
Emergency Department – ACLS, PALS, TNCC
Endoscopy – ACLS, PALS
Intensive Care Units – ACLS
Labor & Delivery – ACLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation)
Medical Nursing – OB/GYN - PALS
Nursery – NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation)
Pediatrics – PALS
PACU/Recovery – ACLS, PALS
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.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of
position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation
training.
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.
Reports to:
Patient Care Manager
Supervises:
LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, Unit Technicians
Physical Demands:
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent
requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel
to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a
negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise
move objects, including the human body.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing
daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues,
which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using
repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers
while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at
normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine
discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability
to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from
viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare
data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time
without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned
with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of
the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
Mental Demands:
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.
Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and
professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to
use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e.,
telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment
and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
