Registered Nurse-Outpatient Wound Care

Job Summary The 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. 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. Provides patient/family education and serves as a resource for existing staff and new employees. Participates in the Preceptor class to ensure proper training of new employees. Maintains communication with multidisciplinary team members to provide holistic care. Attends daily huddles on each unit to ensure proper assignments and identify team members for the shift. Projects a caring, friendly and helpful image to patients and other customers. Utilizes the patient’s communication board to keep patients and families informed about goals and procedures. Complies with NMHS behavioral standards. Maintains competency by staying informed of changing trends in nursing practice. Attends annual review and unit-specific sessions within the department. Performs required continuing education hours online and in classroom. Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements. Maintains state licensure. Qualifications Education Associate's Degree Other (Experience) Licenses and Certifications RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) NIH - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Maintain continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide appropriate age‑specific care. Deliver effective communication and teaching skills. Understand general 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. Interact with physicians, ancillary personnel, nursing personnel, patients, family and 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, up to 50 lbs Pushing/Pulling – Frequently Climbing – Occasionally Balancing – Occasionally Stooping/Kneeling/Bending – Occasionally Reaching/Over‑Head Work – Occasionally Grasping – Frequently Speaking – Constantly Hearing – Constantly Repetitive Motions – Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination – Frequently Benefits Continuing Education 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance Wellness Programs and Incentives Referral Bonuses Employee Assistance Program Medical Benefits Dental Benefits Vision Benefits License and 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr