R.N., Stepdown, 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 an Registered Nurse to provide safe, quality patient care using the nursing process. The role emphasizes leadership, effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, and adherence to regulatory standards.

The RN will prioritize, delegate, and evaluate assignments, educate patients and families, and participate in preceptor training for new staff while maintaining competency with ongoing education and NMHS policies.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
• Provide safe, quality patient care using the nursing process.
• Demonstrate leadership in prioritizing, delegating and evaluating care.
• Adhere to NMHS policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to provide safe, quality patient care and document accordingly.
• Maintain compliance with NMHS policies as directed by Nurse Manager and Educator.
• Provide patient/family education and act as a resource for staff.
• Participate in the Preceptor class to train new employees.
• Maintain communication with multidisciplinary team for holistic care.
• Attend daily unit huddles to review assignments and staffing.
• Project a caring, friendly image to patients and customers.
• Maintain competency by staying informed of evolving nursing practices.
• Comply with regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Prioritization

Delegation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

RN license (Mississippi)

Job description

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

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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
Clinical Practice:

• 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.