Registered Nurse

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. Job Summary The Registered Nurse at North Mississippi Health Services Systems provides safe, quality patient care using the nursing process, maintains effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. The role requires leadership skills in prioritizing, delegating, and evaluating work assignments, and effective problem‑solving abilities to respond to changing patient needs. Responsibilities Use the nursing process to provide safe, quality patient care and document accordingly. Maintain compliance with all NMHS policies and requirements. Provide patient/family education and act as a resource for existing and new staff. Participate in the preceptor class to ensure proper training of new employees. Maintain communication with multidisciplinary team members and attend daily huddles to ensure proper assignments and identify team members for the shift. Project a caring, friendly, and helpful image to patients and other customers. Utilize the patient’s communication board (white board) to identify name, date, goals, and other staff and procedures or tests for the day to keep patients and families informed. Maintain competency by staying informed of changing trends in nursing practice. Attend annual reviews and unit-specific training within the department. Perform required continuing education hours online and in classroom. Comply with all regulatory and accrediting agency requirements. Be licensed by the state Board of Nursing. Qualifications Education Associate's Degree Other (Experience) Licenses and Certifications RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) ACLS PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support NIH – National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification 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, and 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. Has routine contact with physicians, ancillary personnel, other nursing personnel, patients, family, and visitors. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills to all customers/co‑workers, and in all aspects of patient care and job performance. Benefits 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 Early Access to Earned Wages Tuition Assistance Relocation Assistance Paid Time Away Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers Requirements Registered Nurse and Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation / Basic Life Support #J-18808-Ljbffr