What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Registered Nurse-R.N.-Post Op General Surgery-Variable Shifts position at North Mississippi Medical Center System?
Tupelo
FOURTH WEST
Full Time - Day
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.
**JOB SUMMARY** The Graduate Registered Nurse at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for using the nursing process to provide safe, quality patient care, communicating effectively with the multidisciplinary team, and complying with regulatory requirements. The role requires effective leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to respond to rapidly 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 caring, friendly, and helpful image to patients and other customers. * Utilizes the patient’s communication board (whiteboard) 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. Self-Development: * Maintains competency by staying informed of changing trends in the nursing practice. * Attends annual review and unit specifics within the department. * Performs required continuing education hours online and in classroom. Regulatory Knowledge: * Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements. * Licensed by the Board of Nursing for the state. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education** **Education Level** **Education Details** **Required/Preferred** Associate's Degree Nursing Required **Licenses and Certifications** **Licenses and Certifications** **Licenses and Certifications Details** **Time Frame** **Required/** **Preferred** RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Must be licensed to practice as a RN Required And Must complete RN orientation and approved unit specific checklist Required And CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Must maintain a current AHA CPR Certification Required NIH - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification Requirement for Emergency Room Required PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Requirement for Emergency Room Required ASLS Certified for Emergency Room Required **Work Experience** **Number of Years** **Work Experience Details** **Required/** **Preferred** **Knowledge Skills and Abilities** **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities** **Required/Preferred** **Proficiency** Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide appropriate age specific care Selection Required N/A Must have effective communication and teaching skills Selection Required N/A General knowledge of various regulatory and accrediting standards Selection Required N/A Prioritizes/delegates/evaluates work assignments Selection Required N/A Anticipates resources needed Selection Required N/A Assimilates data and reports appropriately Selection Required N/A Orients new employees to the unit and reports progress to charge nurse or nurse manager Selection Required N/A The incumbent has routine contact with physicians, ancillary personnel, other nursing personnel, patients, family, visitors. Selection Required N/A The incumbent must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to all customers/co-workers, and in all aspects of patient care and job performance Selection Required N/A **SCOPE** **Freedom To Act:** **Problem Solving:** **Impact:** **Financial Responsibility:** * Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: * Approval Responsibility: * P & L Responsibility: * Assets Controlled: * Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items): * Total Financial Responsibility: **Budget Responsibility** * Primary Budget Responsibility: * Shared Budget Responsibility:
Registered Nurse
Associates
FOURTH WEST
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.
Job Description
**JOB SUMMARY** The Graduate Registered Nurse at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for using the nursing process to provide safe, quality patient care, communicating effectively with the multidisciplinary team, and complying with regulatory requirements. The role requires effective leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to respond to rapidly 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 caring, friendly, and helpful image to patients and other customers. * Utilizes the patient’s communication board (whiteboard) 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. Self-Development: * Maintains competency by staying informed of changing trends in the nursing practice. * Attends annual review and unit specifics within the department. * Performs required continuing education hours online and in classroom. Regulatory Knowledge: * Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements. * Licensed by the Board of Nursing for the state. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education** **Education Level** **Education Details** **Required/Preferred** Associate's Degree Nursing Required **Licenses and Certifications** **Licenses and Certifications** **Licenses and Certifications Details** **Time Frame** **Required/** **Preferred** RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Must be licensed to practice as a RN Required And Must complete RN orientation and approved unit specific checklist Required And CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Must maintain a current AHA CPR Certification Required NIH - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification Requirement for Emergency Room Required PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Requirement for Emergency Room Required ASLS Certified for Emergency Room Required **Work Experience** **Number of Years** **Work Experience Details** **Required/** **Preferred** **Knowledge Skills and Abilities** **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities** **Required/Preferred** **Proficiency** Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide appropriate age specific care Selection Required N/A Must have effective communication and teaching skills Selection Required N/A General knowledge of various regulatory and accrediting standards Selection Required N/A Prioritizes/delegates/evaluates work assignments Selection Required N/A Anticipates resources needed Selection Required N/A Assimilates data and reports appropriately Selection Required N/A Orients new employees to the unit and reports progress to charge nurse or nurse manager Selection Required N/A The incumbent has routine contact with physicians, ancillary personnel, other nursing personnel, patients, family, visitors. Selection Required N/A The incumbent must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to all customers/co-workers, and in all aspects of patient care and job performance Selection Required N/A **SCOPE** **Freedom To Act:** **Problem Solving:** **Impact:** **Financial Responsibility:** * Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: * Approval Responsibility: * P & L Responsibility: * Assets Controlled: * Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items): * Total Financial Responsibility: **Budget Responsibility** * Primary Budget Responsibility: * Shared Budget Responsibility:
Requirements:
Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply:Registered Nurse
Education
You must have the following education to apply:Associates
