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North Mississippi Health Services

Graduate Nurse- RN, 3 West, Days, some weekends

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

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We are looking for applicants to fill this entry‑level position within our North Mississippi Health Services team.

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.

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.

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.

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 the patients and families informed.

Complies with NMHS behavioral standards.

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

Attends annual reviews and unit specifics within the department.

Performs required continuing education hours online and in classroom.

Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.

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

Seniority Level Entry Level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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