Registered Nurse; RN Operating Room

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) | Full Time | Operating Room

Ocean Springs Hospital | Full-Time |  rotating with call

3109 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564, United States

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.

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 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 to 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. Must be able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound.

Must have close visual acuity and the ability to shift gaze between a computer monitor and forms/printed material. Must be able to be active for extended periods and work schedules assigned with possible changes for hospital needs.

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties for assessment and decision making. Must demonstrate superior communication skills, both written and verbal. 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 are required. Must maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships within SRHS and with other organizations.

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient computer skills (keyboard proficiency) and familiarity with MS Outlook and Word, and ability to use other office technology (telephone, fax, etc.). Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to a patient population of all ages.