R.N., Overflow, Variable Shifts

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide safe, high-quality patient care using the nursing process. The role emphasizes leadership in prioritizing, delegating, and evaluating tasks while ensuring effective communication with the multidisciplinary team and regulatory compliance.

The RN will deliver patient and family education, participate in staff training, and maintain ongoing competency in nursing practice through continuing education and unit-specific reviews.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates leadership in prioritizing, delegating and evaluating assignments.
• Maintains effective communication with multidisciplinary team.
• Keeps current with trends in nursing practice and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality patient care using the nursing process and document accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with NMHS policies and requirements per Nurse Manager and Educator.
• Deliver patient/family education and serve as a resource for staff and new employees.
• Participate in Preceptor training to support onboarding of new staff.
• Maintain communication with team members to deliver holistic care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Prioritization

Problem-solving

Job description

Posting Description

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families.

We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you knowwhat connected feels like. #WhatConnectsYou

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse at North Mississippi Health Services Systems is responsible for providing safe, quality patient care using the nursing process, maintaining effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The role requires leadership skills in prioritizing, delegating, and evaluating work assignments, as well as effective problem-solving abilities to respond to changing patient needs.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.