At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our
DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for
our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in
our community every day.
Shift:
7PM-7AM
Location:
Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
JOB DESCRIPTION
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, Accreditation 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.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the
job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job,
management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or
different tasks performed as assigned.
Education:
Graduate from NLN School of Nursing
License:
Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of
Mississippi.
Certifications:
All RNs are required to complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire
and/or transfer. RNs working in the below specialty areas are required to
complete and maintain certifications as listed:
Cath Lab – ACLS
Cardiac Rehab – ACLS
Congestive Heart Failure – ACLS
Cardiovascular Surgery - ACLS
Emergency Department – ACLS, PALS, TNCC
Intensive Care Units – ACLS
Labor & Delivery – ACLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation)
Medical Nursing – OB/GYN - PALS
Nursery – NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation)
Pediatrics – PALS
PACU/Recovery – ACLS, PALS
RNs have 12 months, from the date they begin working in the specialty area, to
acquire the appropriate certification and 18 months to acquire TNCC
certification for the Emergency Department.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation
(90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
Experience:
A minimum of one (1) year of inpatient clinical experience, preferred.
Experience must be within the past five (5) years, or evidence of successful
refresher program.
Reports to:
Patient Care Manager
Supervises:
LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, Unit Technicians
Physical Demands:
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move
about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility
within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of
force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects,
including the human body.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities;
subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the
hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions:
substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating
standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking
levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in
sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye
to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer
monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close
vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing
undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding
that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off
days, shifts or weekends.
Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive
and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong
written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability
conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work
under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is
required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable
working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must
possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard
proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook
and Word.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate
professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly
matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our
team.