Registered Nurse (RN) | Part Time | Operating Room

Registered Nurse (RN) | Part Time | Operating Room

Pascagoula Hospital | Part-Time | 630-3 or 1030-7p |

2809 Denny Avenue

Pascagoula, Mississippi, 39581

United States

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.

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.

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.

License

Current unrestricted Mississippi State licensure as a Registered Nurse.

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.

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.

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 auscultatory skills. Manual dexterity of hands and feet to ambulate 10-11.5 hours per 12-hour shift and adroitly manage multiple pieces of equipment / tubes / invasive lines. Must be able to stand for extended periods and do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue. Exposure to communicable diseases or radiation exists. Must be able to be active for extended periods without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may occur according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

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, Word, and Excel.

Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgement and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.