North Mississippi Health Services
Registered Nurse, Emerency Room
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. Clinical Practice
Job Functions
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. Education: 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. Communication: 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. Customer Relations: Projects caring, friendly and helpful image to patients and other customers. Utilizes the patient’s communication board (white board) to identify name, date, goals, other staff and procedures or tests for the day to keep the patients and families informed. Compliance 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. Licensed by the board of Nursing for the state. Qualifications
Education
Associate's Degree Registered Nurse. Required Other (Experience) Complete RN Orientation and approved unit specific checklist requirements. Required Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) ACLS PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support NIH - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification Work Experience
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 / 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. The incumbent has routine contact with physicians, ancillary personnel, other nursing personnel, patients, family, visitors. The incumbent must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to all customers/co‑workers, and in all aspects of patient care and job performance. Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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 Available
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 Other: 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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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. Clinical Practice
Job Functions
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. Education: 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. Communication: 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. Customer Relations: Projects caring, friendly and helpful image to patients and other customers. Utilizes the patient’s communication board (white board) to identify name, date, goals, other staff and procedures or tests for the day to keep the patients and families informed. Compliance 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. Licensed by the board of Nursing for the state. Qualifications
Education
Associate's Degree Registered Nurse. Required Other (Experience) Complete RN Orientation and approved unit specific checklist requirements. Required Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) ACLS PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support NIH - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification Work Experience
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 / 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. The incumbent has routine contact with physicians, ancillary personnel, other nursing personnel, patients, family, visitors. The incumbent must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to all customers/co‑workers, and in all aspects of patient care and job performance. Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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 Available
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 Other: 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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