staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room - $28+ per hour

North Mississippi Health Services; Verona (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Operating Room in Verona, Mississippi. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. As a vital member of the healthcare team, you will utilize your leadership and problem-solving skills to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively. This position offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment that values your unique talents and perspectives while making a meaningful impact on patient care. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to join a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing and RN license required.
• Must maintain continuing education and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teaching skills

Problem-solving abilities

Leadership skills

Ability to prioritize and delegate

Knowledge of regulatory standards

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse License

Tools

CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

TB Certification

NIH Stroke Scale Certification

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in Verona, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

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 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 a caring, friendly, and helpful image to patients and other customers.
* Utilizes the patient’s communication board to keep patients and families informed.
* Complies with NMHS behavioral standards.

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 the classroom.

Regulatory Knowledge:
* Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
* Licensed by the Board of Nursing for the state.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
Registered Nurse (Required)

Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure (Required)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification (Required)
ACLS Certification (Dependent on hiring department, Required)
TB Certification (Dependent on hiring department, Required)
PALS Certification (Dependent on hiring department, Required)
NIH Stroke Scale Certification (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and specific unit requirements to provide appropriate age-specific care (Required)
Must have effective communication and teaching skills (Required)
General knowledge of various regulatory and accrediting standards (Required)
Prioritizes/delegates/evaluates work assignments (Required)
Anticipates resources needed (Required)
Assimilates data and reports appropriately (Required)
Orients new employees to the unit and reports progress to charge nurse or nurse manager (Required)

SCOPE

Freedom To Act:
Problem Solving:
Impact:
Financial Responsibility:

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000BR4. Posted job title: RN, FT, Surgery Center, JV Operating Room, Mon-Fri.

About North Mississippi Health Services

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind, and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision, and ultimate “why” – our patients.

With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities, and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.