Registered Nurse (PRN/Varies/Acute Rehab Services)Tupelo
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.
Education
Provides patient/family education and acts as a resource for existing staff and 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 a 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 patients and families informed.
Complies by the NMHS behavioral standards.
Self-Development
Maintains competency by staying informed of changing trends in the nursing practice.
Attends annual review and unit specifics within the department.
Performs required continuing education hours online and in classroom.
Regulatory Knowledge
Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
Licensed by the board of Nursing for the state of MS.
Job Knowledge
- Must be licensed to practice as a RN in the state of MS
- Completes RN orientation and approved unit specific checklist
- Maintains a current AHA CPR Certification
- If required, complies with ACLS, PALS, TB certification, or certification by the department
- Maintains department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide appropriate age-specific care; annual review and unit specifics, CARES
General Knowledge
- General knowledge of various regulatory and accrediting standards