Registered Nurse 2 - Med Surg Womens (WOW)

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional patient care through coordination and teamwork, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and maintaining a positive environment for both patients and staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a commitment to quality improvement, and the ability to handle the demands of a dynamic healthcare setting. If you are passionate about nursing and ready to make a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum one year as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient care using a team approach.
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and safe patient environment.
• Implements patient care plans and administers medications.

Skills

Patient Care Coordination

Communication Skills

CPR Certification

Judgment Skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Job description

Registered Nurse 2 - Med Surg Womens (WOW)

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Job Description

Weekenders must work every Fri, Sat, Sun. Increase hourly pay for WOW position. Coordinates and delivers patient care using the healthcare team philosophy practice model. Coordinates and does patient teaching and discharge planning. Coordinates activities with ancillary departments. Maintains standards of the department and the hospital. Reports to Nurse Manager or designee.

Responsibilities

• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to ensure a positive patient care experience.
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in the scope of the job role.
• Adheres to infection-control policies, medication procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Maintains compliance with organizational policies, practices, protocols, and professional standards.
• Handles confidential patient information in accordance with policies.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service aligned with the organization's Vision, Mission, and Values.

Essential Functions

• Provides optimal nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing patient care functions.
• Implements patient care plans and makes appropriate nursing assignments.
• Maintains standards of patient care and accurately implements physicians' orders.
• Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully.
• Ensures proper documentation and reporting.
• Prepares supplies and participates in safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supports infection-control policies and handles emergencies calmly.
• Participates in training, policy review, and performance improvement activities.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and demonstrates professionalism.

Functional Demands

• Prolonged standing, walking, or sitting during shifts.
• Lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Repositioning patients, reaching, bending, and other physical activities.
• Visual, auditory, and manual dexterity requirements.
• Ability to perform under stressful conditions and pass health screenings.
• Exposure to hazardous agents and infectious diseases with proper precautions.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum one year as an RN.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Skills: Ability to recognize patient needs, good judgment, communication skills, current CPR certification, willingness to rotate shifts, and work overtime if needed.
• Licensure: Current Mississippi State RN license.