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North Mississippi Health Services

Registered Nurse, Mother/Baby, PRN

North Mississippi Health Services, Tupelo, Mississippi, us, 38802

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Job Summary The Registered Nurse at North Mississippi Health Services Systems is responsible for providing safe, quality patient care using the nursing process, maintaining effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The role requires leadership skills in prioritizing, delegating, and evaluating work assignments, as well as effective problem‑solving abilities to respond to changing patient needs.

Responsibilities / Clinical Practice

Use the nursing process to provide safe, quality patient care and document accordingly.

Ensure compliance with NMHS policies and requirements as directed by the Nurse Manager and Educator.

Provide patient/family education and act as a resource for existing staff and new employees.

Participate in the preceptor class to train new employees.

Maintain communication with the multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.

Attend daily huddles to assign responsibilities and identify team members for the shift.

Project a caring, friendly and helpful image to patients and other customers.

Utilize the patient’s communication board to keep patients and families informed.

Comply with NMHS behavioral standards.

Maintain competency by staying informed of changing trends in nursing practice.

Attend annual review and unit‑specific training within the department.

Complete required continuing education hours online and in classroom.

Comply with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.

Hold state nursing license issued by the board of nursing.

Qualifications Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing (RN) – required

Complete RN orientation and approved unit‑specific checklist requirements – required

Licenses and Certifications

State RN license (or Compact)

CPR

ACLS

PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support

NIH Stroke Scale Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Maintain department requirements for continuing education and unit requirements.

Effective communication and teaching skills.

Knowledge of regulatory and accrediting standards.

Prioritize, delegate and evaluate work assignments.

Anticipate resources needed.

Analyze data and report appropriately.

Orient new employees and report progress to charge nurse or nurse manager.

Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with patients, families, co‑workers and physicians.

Physical Demands

Stand: constantly

Walk: constantly

Speaking: constantly

Hearing: constantly

Repetitive motions: constantly

Lifting/Carrying: frequently 50 lbs

Other movements: walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, reaching overhead, grasping, eye/hand/foot coordination – occasionally or frequently as specified.

Benefits

Continuing Education

403B Retirement Plan with Employer Matching

Pet, Identity Theft, and Legal Services Insurance

Wellness Programs and Incentives

Referral Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

License & Certification Reimbursement

Life, Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Employee Discount Program

Early Access to Earned Wages

Tuition AssistanceRelocation Assistance

Paid Time Off

Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time (PRN)

Job Function Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care

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