Registered Nurse Wound Care

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.

Graduate from NLN School of Nursing

Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi.

• 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
• 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.

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.

Patient Care Manager

LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, Unit Technicians

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. Requires lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects and performing daily activities. May be exposed to body fluids, sputum, and tissues. Involves repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and fingers and close visual acuity for computer use and reading printed materials.

Must be able to be active for extended periods and work variable schedules as needed by the hospital.

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties for assessment and decision making. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, emotional stability, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships within SRHS and with other organizations.

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Proficient computer skills (keyboard proficient) and knowledge of MS Outlook and Word. Ability to apply appropriate clinical judgment to a patient population of all ages.