Registered Nurse (RN) | Full Time | Weekend Days - Progressive Care Unit

About the Role

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse educated in the art and science of nursing, dedicated to assisting patients in attaining, maintaining, and restoring health. This role operates within the Mississippi Nurse Practice Act, ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, accreditation standards, CDC Guidelines for Infection Control, and Singing River Health System’s (SRHS) Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care utilizing the Nursing Process.
• Adhere to professional standards, including the MS Nurse Practice Act, ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Apply clinical judgment and professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
• Supervise LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and maintain respectful working relationships across SRHS and other organizations.
• Demonstrate superior customer service and professional etiquette.
• Utilize computers, MS Outlook, Word, and other office technology proficiently.

Requirements

• Graduate from an NLN-accredited School of Nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi.
• BCLS certification required upon hire and/or transfer.
• Specialty certifications required for specific units (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC) within 12–18 months of starting in the role.
• De-escalation training must be completed by the end of orientation (90 days).
• Minimum of one (1) year of inpatient clinical experience preferred (must be within the past five years or evidence of a successful refresher program).

Skills

• Strong assessment and decision-making abilities.
• Superior communication skills (written, verbal, and enunciation).
• Emotional stability to handle high-stress situations.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and multitask in complex situations.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain collaborative working relationships.
• Proficient in using computers, keyboards, and office technology (e.g., telephone, fax, MS Outlook, Word).

Schedule

Weekends, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Location

Singing River Pascagoula Hospital.

Physical Demands

• Moderately active work involving frequent movement within the facility and occasional travel to other SRHS locations.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects, including the human body, with negligible force.
• Exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues, which may carry infectious disease hazards.
• Repetitive motions, such as typing and operating office equipment.
• Ability to perceive sound at normal speaking levels and make fine auditory discriminations.
• Close visual acuity to shift focus between computer monitors and printed materials.
• Ability to remain active for extended periods without undue fatigue.
• Flexibility to work assigned schedules, including off days, shifts, or weekends as needed by the hospital.

Mental Demands

• Keen mental faculties for assessment and decision-making.
• Emotional stability to manage high-stress environments.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure.