New Grad Registered Nurse | Nurse Residency Program

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day. With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Shift: 12 Hour Shifts | 7A - 7P and 7P - 7A Location: Singing River Gulfport Hospital, Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, Singing River Pascagoula Hospital

Job Description Summary Singing River Health System’s Nursing Residency Program is your one-year jumpstart into real-world nursing, designed to help you grow, learn, and thrive during your first year on the job. All new RN hires in their first year of practice are eligible to participate in the program. This includes: 1. Student nurses approaching graduation in search of their first job as an RN 2. RNs in their first year of practice who want to change employers 3. New RN graduates By the end of your first year, you’ll complete a number of mandatory certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Singing River provides long-term development plans after your residency with continued opportunities. You may train and prepare for any specialty certifications you’d like to earn, such as: MEDSURG-BC, CCRN, CEN, ARN We will help you learn how to become a mentor in the residency program or a preceptor, which helps you build your team and earn extra money.

Job Description Position Overview

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse who is educated in the art and science of nursing, with the goal of assisting patients attain, maintain, and restore health when possible. Competency is determined by demonstrated possession of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills required for this position. The registered nurse provides patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the MS Nurse Practice Act, ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, Accreditation Standards, the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control, and SRHS Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services. As such, this performance evaluation is based on these standards. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education:

Graduate from NLN School of Nursing

License:

Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi.

Certifications:

• All RNs are required to complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• RNs working in the below specialty areas are required to complete and maintain certifications as listed: Cath Lab – ACLS
• Cardiac Rehab – ACLS
• Congestive Heart Failure – ACLS
• Cardiovascular Surgery - ACLS
• Emergency Department – ACLS, PALS, TNCC
• Intensive Care Units – ACLS
• Labor & Delivery – ACLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation)
• Medical Nursing – OB/GYN - PALS
• Nursery – NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation)
• Pediatrics – PALS
• PACU/Recovery – ACLS, PALS

RNs have 12 months, from the date they begin working in the specialty area, to acquire the appropriate certification and 18 months to acquire TNCC certification for the Emergency Department. Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.

Experience:

A minimum of one (1) year of inpatient clinical experience, preferred. Experience must be within the past five (5) years, or evidence of successful refresher program.

Reports to:

Patient Care Manager

Supervises:

LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, Unit Technicians

Physical Demands:

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands:

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands:

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word. Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages. If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together.

Singing River is both a mission-driven healthcare provider and one of the largest employers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We offer best-of-industry benefits, scheduling options, and professional pathways for our employees. Within each of our three hospitals and 50+ primary care and specialty clinics, you'll find a team devoted to quality, teamwork, and service.