Registered Nurse; RN Nights - Medical ICU

Registered Nurse (RN) | Full Time | Nights - Medical ICU

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Location: Pascagoula Hospital, 2809 Denny Avenue, Pascagoula, Mississippi, 39581, United States

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 related standards.

This performance evaluation is based on these standards.

Education
Graduate from NLN School of Nursing

Licensure
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. Certifications by specialty areas include:
- 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.

Experience
A minimum of one (1) year of inpatient clinical experience, 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

Physical Demands
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Exerting a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects, including the human body. Involves exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues, which may carry infectious risks. Includes repetitive motions and requiring close visual acuity for data review and computer work.

Must be able to be active for extended periods and work varying shifts, including weekends.

Mental Demands
Ability to assess and make decisions under pressure; strong communication skills; emotional stability; ability to multitask in complex situations; ability to maintain collaborative relationships.

Special Demands
Superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Proficient computer and office technology skills (keyboard, MS Outlook, Word). Ability to apply clinical judgment to patients of all ages.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

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