Registered Nurse - MedSurg- PRN

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Job title:
Registered Nurse (RN)
Work Location:

Med Surg/Sr. Care Geri-Psych Department at SGH (Mendenhall, MS)
Reports to:

Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing
Job Type:

PRN
Experience

RN: 1(+) year (Required)
Patient Charting/Medical Record Documentation: 1(+) year (Preferred)
Education:

High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Associate, bachelor or master's degree from an accredited nursing program (Required)
Current RN licensure Mississippi Board of Nursing (Required)
BLS required
ACLS, PALS, and/or TNCC preferred
Schedule:

Nights (includes every other weekend)
12-hour shifts
Benefits:

Discounted In-House Services at SGH Clinics & Hospital
Work Remotely:

No
Position Summary:

Our hospital is looking for a compassionate and quick thinking RN to join our Med/Surg team. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling initial patient assessments, performing laboratory work, point of care testing and associated administrative tasks. The Med-Surg/Geri-Psych nurse will also collaborate with doctors on discharge plans and create outpatient instructions for each patient that is not admitted to the hospital. If you are a compassionate and knowledgeable caregiver with previous nursing experience, we encourage you to apply.

The incumbent must be flexible to work multiple locations/units within the hospital and other shift times if deemed necessary by the Director of Nursing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Med-Surg and Geri-Psych Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of Nurses include (but are not limited to):

Collects current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements
Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol
Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology
Records patients' current vital signs
Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments
Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
Provides IV therapy
Cleans and bandages wounds
Provides basic, bedside care
Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients
Reports any suspected abuse to the appropriate agencies
Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment
Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner
Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
Performs other duties as assigned
Skills:

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff
Basic computer skills
Professional, friendly attitude
Excellent bedside manner
In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures
Working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations
Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Responsible and compassionate
Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Physical Requirements:

The RN must have the ability to move around freely, walk and stand for long periods of time; use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; bend or twist their body; understand the speech of another person and speak clearly so listeners can understand; and see details of objects that are less than a few feet away and at a distance. The RN must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds on an as needed basis.