North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Med Surg for a per diem / prn nursing job in Pontotoc, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Per Diem
Clinical Practice
- Uses the nursing process to provide safe, quality patient care and document accordingly.
- Works to ensure his/her compliance with all NMHS policies and requirements as directed by the Nurse Manager and Educator.
Education
- Provides patient/family education and acts as a resource for existing staff and new employees.
- Can participate in the Preceptor class to ensure proper training of new employees
Communication
- Maintains communication with multidisciplinary team members to provide holistic care to the patient.
- Attends daily huddles on each unit to ensure proper assignments and identify team members for the shift.
Customer Relations
- Projects caring, friendly and helpful image to patients and other customers.
- Utilized the patient’s communication board (white board) to identify name, date, goals, other staff and procedures or test for the day to keep the patients and families informed.
- Complies by the NMHS behavioral standards.
Self-Development
- Maintains competency by staying informed of changing trends in the nursing practice.
- Attends annual review and unit specifics within the department.
- Performs required continuing education hours online and in classroom.
Regulatory Knowledge
- Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
- Licensed by the board of Nursing for the state.
Job Knowledge
- Must be licensed to practice as a RN in the state of MS
- Must complete RN orientation and approved unit specific checklist
- Must maintain a current AHA CPR Certification
- If required ACLS, PALS, TB certification, or certification by the department
- Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide appropriate age specific care; annual review and unit specifics, CARES
- Must have effective communication and teaching skills
General knowledge of various regulatory and accrediting standards
North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000BCN. Posted job title: Registered Nurse, Prn, Nmmc Pontotoc
About North Mississippi Health Services
At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.
With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.
