Registered Nurse - Graduate Nurse

Overview

Registered Nurse - May/Spring Graduate Nurse — Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, and Gulfport Hospital | Full-Time | Days/Nights

Location:

Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Gulfport, Mississippi, United States

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse 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 related standards.

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. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Graduate from NLN School of Nursing
• License:
  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
• Specialty area certifications:
  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;
  Medical Nursing – OB/GYN - PALS;
  Nursery – NRP;
  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) and maintain the appropriate level of de-escalation training.

A minimum of one (1) year of inpatient clinical experience is preferred. Experience must be within the past five (5) years, or evidence of a successful refresher program.

Reports to:

Patient Care Manager

Supervises: LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, Unit Technicians

Work is moderately active with the need to move about the facility and potentially travel within the SRHS service area. May involve lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling; exposure to body fluids; frequent repetitive motions; and the need for close visual acuity and ability to focus on computer screens and printed materials. Ability to be active for extended periods and to work scheduled shifts, including potential changes for hospital needs.

Requires keen mental faculties for assessment and decision making, strong communication skills, emotional stability, and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Proficient computer skills (keyboard, MS Outlook and Word) and ability to use other office technology. Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment for all ages.