Registered Nurse
Location: Pascagoula Mississippi
Description: Singing River Hospital System is employing Registered Nurse right now, this vacancy will be placed in Mississippi. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Associate's Degree
2 years 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 patie! nts 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.
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" and understands 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 sc! hool 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
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/enunciat! ion 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 situations. ! May be exposed to communicable disease or radiation.
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I! f you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Singing River Hospital System.
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This vacancy starts available on: Thu, 02 May 2013 12:38:54 GMT