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North Mississippi Health Services

Graduate Registered Nurse, Med/Surg, $8K Sign-on Bonus, Tupelo

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

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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

Uses the nursing process to provide safe, quality patient care and documents accordingly.

Works to ensure compliance with all NMHS policies and requirements as directed by the Nurse Manager and Educator.

Provides patient/family education and acts as a resource for existing staff and new employees.

Participates in the Preceptor class to ensure proper training of new employees.

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.

Projects a 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 patients and families informed.

Complies with NMHS behavioral standards.

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

Attends annual review and unit specifics within the department.

Performs required continuing education hours online and in classroom.

Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.

Is licensed by the Board of Nursing for the state.

Qualifications Education

Associate's Degree Nursing. Required.

Licenses and Certifications

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure.

CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation.

NIH - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification.

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide appropriate age‑specific care.

Must have effective communication and teaching skills.

General knowledge of various regulatory and accrediting standards.

Prioritizes, delegates, and evaluates work assignments.

Anticipates resources needed.

Assimilates data and reports appropriately.

Orients new employees to the unit and reports progress to charge nurse or nurse manager.

Has routine contact with physicians, ancillary personnel, other nursing personnel, patients, family, visitors.

Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills to all customers/co‑workers, and in all aspects of patient care and job performance.

Physical Demands

Standing – Constantly.

Walking – Constantly.

Sitting – Occasionally.

Lifting/Carrying – Frequently 50 lbs.

Pushing/Pulling – Frequently.

Climbing – Occasionally.

Balancing – Occasionally.

Stooping/Kneeling/Bending – Occasionally.

Reaching/Over‑Head Work – Occasionally.

Grasping – Frequently.

Speaking – Constantly.

Hearing – Constantly.

Repetitive Motions – Constantly.

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination – Frequently.

Benefits

Continuing Education.

403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions.

Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance.

Wellness Programs and Incentives.

Referral Bonuses.

Employee Assistance Program.

Medical Benefits.

Dental Benefits.

Vision Benefits.

License + Certification Reimbursement.

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

Employee Discount Program.

Early Access to Earned Wages.

Tuition Assistance.

Relocation Assistance.

Paid Time Away.

Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers.

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