Registered Nurse - ED
Location: Pascagoula Mississippi
Description: Singing River Hospital System is employing Registered Nurse - ED right now, this occupation will be placed in Mississippi. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. 1 year or more
Position Overview The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse who is educated in the art and science of nursing, with the goal of assisting patients attain, maintain, and restore health when possible. Competency is determined by demonstrated possession of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills required for this position. The registered nurse provides patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the MS Nurse Practice Act, ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, the Joint Commission Standards, the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control, and SRHS Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services. As such, this performance evaluation is based on these standards. Commitment to SRHS Mission This individual must be forthcoming, honest and cooperative in departmental matters involving self or others, and must promote the SRHS mission of "world class healthcare and wellness." He/She must understand that the SRHS Corporate Compliance Program places the burden of proof on the provider to show that there was no intent to commit fraud. Education Graduate from NLN school of nursing. Current Mississippi State licensure. Experience Appropriate nursing practice/experience within the past five (5) years or evidence of successful refresher program. Certification All RNs are required to complete and maintain BCLS certification. RNs working in the ICU and/or Emergency Department are required to complete and maintain ACLS certification. RNs working in the nursery are required to complete and maintain Neonatal Resuscitation certification. RNs working with pediatric patients are required to complete and maintain PALS certification. RNs have 12 months, from the date they begin working in the specialty area, to acquire the appropriate certification. Reports to Patient Care Manager Supervises/Delegates to LPNs, Nurse Assistants, Nurse Techs, Unit Coordinators Mental Demands Keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making skills in the management of acute and chronically ill patients. Communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress level for 6-8 hours/8 hour shift associated with care of acute patient/family, rapidly changing patient conditions, emotional demands of patients and families, and demands of maintaining effective working relationships with peers, managers, physicians, and other health care workers. Physical Demands Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-to-day activities. Auditory acuity to hear patient verbal communication and gather data using auscultory skills. Manual dexterity of hands and feet to ambulate 6-7 ½ hrs per 8 hr shift and adroitly manage multiple pieces of equipment/tubes/invasive lines. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue. Must have high energy level and be capable of handling high pressure do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue. Mus situations. May be exposed to communicable disease or radiation.
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This occupation starts available on: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:41:30 GMT