RN, FT, Surgery Center, JV Operating Room, Mon- Fri

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading health services provider where your nursing skills will shine. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive environment. Your responsibilities will encompass utilizing the nursing process to ensure quality care, educating patients and families, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to meet diverse patient needs. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the health of our community while furthering your professional development in a caring and dynamic workplace. Embrace the chance to connect your passion for nursing with a purpose that truly matters.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's Degree in Nursing and RN licensure.
• Effective communication and teaching skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality patient care using the nursing process.
• Maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving

Teaching Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

RN, FT, Surgery Center, JV Operating Room, Mon- Fri

Job ID: 000BR4

Nursing - SURGERY CENTER JOINT VENTURE

Full Time - Day

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 know what connected feels like.
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Job Description

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

1. Clinical Practice:
   Uses the nursing process to provide safe, quality patient care and document accordingly. Works to ensure compliance with all NMHS policies and requirements as directed by the Nurse Manager and Educator.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Customer Relations:
   Projects caring, friendly and helpful image to patients and other customers. Utilizes the patient’s communication board (white board) to identify name, date, goals, other staff and procedures or tests for the day to keep the patients and families informed. Complies with NMHS behavioral standards.
5. Self-Development:
   Maintains competency by staying informed of changing trends in nursing practice. Attends annual review and unit specifics within the department. Performs required continuing education hours online and in classroom.
6. Regulatory Knowledge:
   Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements. Licensed by the board of Nursing for the state.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required:
Associate's Degree in Nursing
Registered Nurse
Complete RN Orientation and approved unit specific checklist requirements.

Licenses and Certifications

Required:
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
ACLS (Requirement is dependent on hiring department)
TB Certified (dependent on hiring department)
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (dependent on hiring department)
ASLS Certified for Emergency Room
NIH - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (Requirement for Emergency Room)

Work Experience

Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide appropriate age-specific care. Must have effective communication and teaching skills. General knowledge of various regulatory and accrediting standards. Ability to prioritize, delegate, and evaluate work assignments.

Requirements

The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply:
Registered Nurse and Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support

Education

You must have the following education to apply: