Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor & Delivery

About the Role

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse who is educated in the art and science of nursing, with the goal of assisting patients attain, maintain, and restore health when possible. The registered nurse provides patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the MS Nurse Practice Act, ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, Accreditation Standards, CDC Guidelines for Infection Control, and SRHS Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care utilizing the Nursing Process.
• Adhere to the MS Nurse Practice Act, ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Follow Accreditation Standards and CDC Guidelines for Infection Control.
• Demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
• Supervise LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Unit Technicians.

Requirements

• Graduate from an NLN School of Nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi.
• Completion and maintenance of BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Specialty certifications required for specific areas (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NRP) within 12-18 months of starting in the specialty.
• De-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days).
• A minimum of one (1) year of inpatient clinical experience, preferred (must be within the past five years or evidence of a successful refresher program).
• Proficiency in using computers, MS Outlook, Word, and other office technology.

Skills

• Superior communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills.
• Strong assessment, decision-making, and clinical judgment abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and multi-task in complex situations.
• Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high-stress levels.
• Collaborative and respectful working relationships.
• Attention to detail.

Schedule

Shift: Nights (7PM-7AM)

Physical Demands

• Moderately active work involving sitting, moving about the facility, and traveling within the SRHS service area.
• Frequent exertion of negligible force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects, including the human body.
• Exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease.
• Repetitive motions, such as using a computer keyboard.
• Ability to perceive sound at normal speaking levels and make fine discriminations in sound.
• Close visual acuity and ability to adjust focus (e.g., shifting gaze from a computer monitor to printed material).
• 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 handle high-stress levels.
• Ability to maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships.

Location

Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital