Job Description

GN/RN, Medical ICU, Variable Shifts

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Job ID: 000E7I
Tupelo
Nursing - INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Full Time - Night

Posting Description

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We believe a career is more than just a career -- it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.



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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

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Constantly

Walking

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Constantly

Sitting

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Occassionally

Lifting/Carrying

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Frequently 50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

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Frequently

Climbing

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Occassionally

Balancing

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Occassionally

Stooping/Kneeling/Bending

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Occassionally

Reaching/Over Head Work

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Occassionally

Grasping

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Frequently

Speaking

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Constantly

Hearing

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Constantly

Repetitive Motions

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Constantly

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations

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Frequently

Benefits

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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

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The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.
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Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply:

Registered Nurse and Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support


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Education

You must have the following education to apply:

Associates of Nursing

You must have a Associates or higher