What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate RN-Pulmonary Intermediate Care-Variable Shifts position at North Mississippi Medical Center System?
Tupelo
THIRD CENTRAL NURSING
Full Time - Night
At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families.
We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like.
#WhatConnectsYou
#NMHSCareers
**JOB SUMMARY**
The Graduate Registered Nurse at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for using the nursing process to provide safe, quality patient care, communicating effectively with the multidisciplinary team, and complying with regulatory requirements. The role requires effective leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to respond to rapidly changing patient needs. **JOB** **FUNCTIONS**
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. * Can participate in the Preceptor class to ensure proper training of 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 caring, friendly, and helpful image to patients and other customers. * Utilizes the patient’s communication board (whiteboard) to identify name, date, goals, other staff, and procedures or tests for the day to keep the patients and families informed. * Complies with 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.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education**
* Associate's Degree Nursing. Required
**Licenses and Certifications**
* RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure * CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation * NIH - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification * PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
**Work Experience**
**Knowledge Skills and Abilities**
* Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide appropriate age specific care * Must have effective communication and teaching skills * General knowledge of various regulatory and accrediting standards * Prioritizes/delegates/evaluates work assignments * Anticipates resources needed * Assimilates data and reports appropriately * Orients new employees to the unit and reports progress to charge nurse or nurse manager * The incumbent has routine contact with physicians, ancillary personnel, other nursing personnel, patients, family, visitors. * The incumbent must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to all customers/co-workers, and in all aspects of patient care and job performance **Physical Demands**
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* **Standing****.** Constantly * **Walking****.** Constantly * **Sitting****.** Occassionally * **Lifting/Carrying****.** Frequently 50 lbs * **Pushing/Pulling****.** Frequently * **Climbing****.** Occassionally * **Balancing****.** Occassionally * **Stooping/Kneeling/Bending****.** Occassionally * **Reaching/Over Head Work****.** Occassionally * **Grasping****.** Frequently * **Speaking****.** Constantly * **Hearing****.** Constantly * **Repetitive Motions****.** Constantly * **Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations****.** Frequently
**Benefits** **A****vailable** * Continuing Education * 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions * Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance * Wellness Programs and Incentives * Referral Bonuses * Employee Assistance Program * Medical Benefits * Dental Benefits * Vision Benefits * License Certification Reimbursement * Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance * Employee Discount Program * Other: * Early Access to Earned Wages * Tuition Assistance * Relocation Assistance * Paid Time Away * Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
Registered Nurse
Associates
THIRD CENTRAL NURSING
Full Time - Night
Posting Description
At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families.
We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like.
#WhatConnectsYou
#NMHSCareers
Job Description
**JOB SUMMARY**
The Graduate Registered Nurse at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for using the nursing process to provide safe, quality patient care, communicating effectively with the multidisciplinary team, and complying with regulatory requirements. The role requires effective leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to respond to rapidly changing patient needs. **JOB** **FUNCTIONS**
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. * Can participate in the Preceptor class to ensure proper training of 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 caring, friendly, and helpful image to patients and other customers. * Utilizes the patient’s communication board (whiteboard) to identify name, date, goals, other staff, and procedures or tests for the day to keep the patients and families informed. * Complies with 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.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education**
* Associate's Degree Nursing. Required
**Licenses and Certifications**
* RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure * CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation * NIH - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification * PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
**Work Experience**
**Knowledge Skills and Abilities**
* Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide appropriate age specific care * Must have effective communication and teaching skills * General knowledge of various regulatory and accrediting standards * Prioritizes/delegates/evaluates work assignments * Anticipates resources needed * Assimilates data and reports appropriately * Orients new employees to the unit and reports progress to charge nurse or nurse manager * The incumbent has routine contact with physicians, ancillary personnel, other nursing personnel, patients, family, visitors. * The incumbent must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to all customers/co-workers, and in all aspects of patient care and job performance **Physical Demands**
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* **Standing****.** Constantly * **Walking****.** Constantly * **Sitting****.** Occassionally * **Lifting/Carrying****.** Frequently 50 lbs * **Pushing/Pulling****.** Frequently * **Climbing****.** Occassionally * **Balancing****.** Occassionally * **Stooping/Kneeling/Bending****.** Occassionally * **Reaching/Over Head Work****.** Occassionally * **Grasping****.** Frequently * **Speaking****.** Constantly * **Hearing****.** Constantly * **Repetitive Motions****.** Constantly * **Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations****.** Frequently
**Benefits** **A****vailable** * Continuing Education * 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions * Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance * Wellness Programs and Incentives * Referral Bonuses * Employee Assistance Program * Medical Benefits * Dental Benefits * Vision Benefits * License Certification Reimbursement * Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance * Employee Discount Program * Other: * Early Access to Earned Wages * Tuition Assistance * Relocation Assistance * Paid Time Away * Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
Requirements:
Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply:Registered Nurse
Education
You must have the following education to apply:Associates
