Registered Nurse - Med/Surg - Full-time

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing, promoting and restoring patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; and supervising assigned team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts an individualized patient assessment
• Develops plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team
• Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner
• Delivers care with appropriate age and cultural competence to specific patient populations
• Provides individualized patient/family education customized to the patient and his/her family
• Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution
• Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols
• Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and facility staff
• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift
• Maintains current competency in nursing specialty by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Administer and document treatments
• Dispense medications following policies and procedures and complete required documentation.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient records
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with healthcare procedures and regulations
• Adheres to infection-control protocols
• Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Monitor and coordinate maintenance of equipment operation and inventory
• Check and maintain nursing supplies inventory
• Educate and instruct patients and family members on discharge instructions and home care needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Associate, bachelor or master's degree from an accredited nursing program
• Current RN licensure Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Certifications as required, based on area of work, such as BLS, CPR and ACLS
• relevant experience
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff
• Basic computer skills
• Professional, friendly attitude
• Excellent bedside manner
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures
• Working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible and compassionate
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Physical Requirements:

The RN must have the ability to move around freely, walk and stand for long periods of time; use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; bend or twist their body; understand the speech of another person and speak clearly so listeners can understand; and see details of objects that are less than a few feet away and at a distance.