RN at Forrest General Hospital – Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Job Summary:

• The RN is ultimately responsible and accountable to the Patient Care Manager.
• Implement the nursing process in an organized, systematic manner to include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of each patient as evidenced by documentation in Patient Care Record, direct observation by Nurse Manager and patient evaluations of care. .
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
• 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.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrate technical aptitude for dealing with and troubleshooting multiple pieces of equipment to include but not limited to IV pump, PCA pump, CPM equipment, code cart/defibrillator, heart monitor, suction machine, glucose monitor, manual and automatic blood pressure machine, medication cabinet, patient bed, call light, telephone, computer, printer, scanner, and fax.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely tolerate physically demanding tasks of moving equipment and patients utilizing safety measures for both yourself and/or patient.
• Demonstrate ability to implement the nursing process appropriately, effectively and promptly to include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of each patient as evidenced by documentation in Patient Care Record, direct observation by Patient Care Manager, and patient evaluation of care.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.
• Embraces and practices WE CARE philosophy in all aspects of patient, visitor, coworker, employee and nonemployee interactions.

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

Pediatric Advance Life Support

Within 180 Days of Employment

Required

NIH Stroke Scale

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

Mental Demands:

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

demonstrates initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.