RN at Forrest General Hospital – Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) performs under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator and is delegated an assignment by the coordinator to achieve quality patient care. The RN shall implement the nursing process in an organized, systematic manner to include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in collaboration with the Patient Care Coordinator, Physicians, and ancillary staff as evidenced by documentation in Patient Care Record, direct observation by Patient Care Manager and patient evaluations of care. The RN is responsible to the Patient Care Manager.

Performance Expectations: Includes the following: Other duties may be assigned

Consistently follows patient care and FGH policy, procedures, and standards of care in preforming nursing duties. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served and to assess and intervene appropriately when patient condition deteriorates and requires immediate intervention; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed. Demonstrates thorough, concise and timely documentation, shift reports, and verbal communication. Communicates pertinent patient information to all healthcare team members. Maintains own clinical skills staying current in skills, and certifications required. Demonstrates the technical aptitude for working and troubleshooting equipment used on medical surgical units including but not limited, telemetry monitoring devices, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, and specialty beds. Communicates effectively with others in an appropriate and timely manner. Adheres to and promotes the established values of the organization, i.e., customer service, safety, and compliance standards. Demonstrates ability to perform all technical skills required for the unit’s population by rendering professional nursing care. Implements a systematic and comprehensive plan of care to provide individualized care, educates patient and family about diagnosis, treatments or prescribed medical regimen and medications in accordance with patient and family readiness and ability to learn. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and uses professional judgement to respond promptly with intervention when clinical changes occur, and prevention of complications in patients. Demonstrates financial responsibility by using supplies in a cost-efficient manner, ensuring that patients are discharged in a timely manner, and keeping incremental overtime to a minimum. Demonstrates the ability to promote a culture of caring through compassionate care, teamwork, and courtesy in all interactions with patients, visitors, co-workers, employees and non-employees. Performs all duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program required.

Work Experience:

One year medical/surgical nursing care preferred, but not required.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

Licensed RN able to practice within the State of MS

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

Basic Life Support

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

NIH Stroke Scale

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

Telemetry Nurse Education

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

Mental Demands:

Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely.

Demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.