Registered Nurse, Internal Medicine Residency Clinic

Job Summary Registered Nurse at North Mississippi Health Services Systems is responsible for providing safe, quality patient care using the nursing process, maintaining effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The role requires leadership skills in prioritizing, delegating, and evaluating work assignments, as well as effective problem‑solving abilities to respond to changing patient needs. Clinical Practice Details on clinical practice include the application of nursing process, documentation, and adherence to NMHS policies and requirements. Job Functions 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 (white board) to identify name, date, goals, other staff and procedures or test for the day to keep the patients and families informed. Complies with the NMHS behavioral standards. Self-Development: Maintains competency by staying informed of changing trends in nursing practice. Attends annual review and unit specifics within the department. Performs required continuing education hours online and in classroom. Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements. Licensed by the board of Nursing for the state. Qualifications Education Associate's Degree, Registered Nurse. Required. Other (Experience): Complete RN Orientation and approved unit specific checklist requirements. Required. Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide appropriate age‑specific care. Effective communication and teaching skills. General knowledge of various regulatory and accrediting standards. Prioritize, delegate, and evaluate work assignments. Anticipate resources needed. Assimilate data and report appropriately. Orient new employees to the unit and report progress to charge nurse or nurse manager. Routine contact with physicians, ancillary personnel, other nursing personnel, patients, family, visitors. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to all customers/co‑workers, and in all aspects of patient care and job performance. Physical Demands Standing – constantly. Walking – constantly. Sitting – occasionally. Lifting/Carrying – frequently, 50 lbs. Pushing/Pulling – frequently. Climbing – occasionally. Balancing – occasionally. Stooping/Kneeling/Bending – occasionally. Reaching/Overhead work – occasionally. Grasping – frequently. Speaking – constantly. Hearing – constantly. Repetitive motions – constantly. Eye/hand/foot coordination – frequently. Benefits – Available 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr