RN - Acute Care

Winston Medical; Mississippi; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston Medical in Louisville, MS seeks an experienced staff RN to deliver professional nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and hospital standards. You will maintain accurate medical records and participate in the nursing process to ensure safe, compassionate care.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, Mississippi RN licensure, and commitment to continuing education.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program and hold Mississippi RN licensure.
• Participation in continuing education programs as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with standards of care and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Maintain patient records with accurate nursing observations and actions taken.
• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for patients of all ages.

Education

RN licensure

Job description

# RN - Acute CareHot JobLouisville, MS 39339## OverviewLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeJob Shift7 am / 7 pmEducation LevelRegistered Nurse## DescriptionThe staff RN is a registered nurse who is responsible for the professional nursing care of all assigned patients in accordance with established standards of care and within the scope of the current Nurse Practice Act. The staff RN is responsible for meeting the physical, psychosocial, educational, and emotional needs of the patients assigned to her/his care. The staff RN is responsible for maintaining the patient’s medical record with proper documentation of nursing observations and actions taken. Utilizing the nursing process, the staff RN is responsible for maintaining a safe patient environment at all times. The staff RN is a registered nurse who is responsible for the professional nursing care of all assigned patients in accordance with established standards of care and within the scope of the current Nurse Practice Act. The staff RN is responsible for meeting the physical, psychosocial, educational, and emotional needs of the patients assigned to her/his care. The staff RN is responsible for maintaining the patient’s medical record with proper documentation of nursing observations and actions taken. Utilizing the nursing process, the staff RN is responsible for maintaining a safe patient environment at all times. **1.** **Standards, Policies and Procedures:** Maintains the standards of nursing care and implementsthe policies and procedures of the Hospital and Nursing Departments.**2.** **Nursing Process:**A. Assessing: Accurately assesses patient/family conditions and needs on an ongoingbasis. Categories data on basis of scientific principles and in professional terminology.B. Planning: Based on nursing assessment, sets goals and plans appropriate nursinginterventions as evidenced by a written plan including discharge planning.C. Implementing: Performs, directs and coordinates total nursing care. Performs nursingskills with accuracy, speed and safety. Provides patient/family education after assessingeducational needs. Documents pertinent information on patient record which reflectsnursing interventions, patient response and the plan of care. Reports pertinentobservations to the appropriate person. Provides care for patients of all ages in acompetent manner; verification through skills checklist and evaluation.D. Evaluating: Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing intervention in accomplishing goalsand intended patient outcome. This process is evidenced by an updated plan of care.Consistently evaluates personal practice in relation to the standards of care and theindividual patient care plan. Implements changes as necessary.**3. Safety:**Participates in and monitors the maintenance of a clean and safe environment. Familiar withlocation and use of equipment and supplies and assures that they are in good working order.## QualificationsGraduate from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi.Participation in continuing education programs as necessary.