Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
North Mississippi Health Services
Gilmore Amory, MS

**Asse****ss****m****e****nt**:  

* Based on patient assessment, develops, implements, and evaluates plan of patient care

**Patient Advocate**:   

* Protects patient from potential injury, and contamination of sterile field

**Daily Assignments**:

* Completes assignments including restocking of supplies and straightening of operating room for next use
* Responsible for completion of maintenance duties as listed per weekend policy by Monday morning or by the first day following the holiday

**Documentation**:

* Accurate and complete documentation of nursing care and interventions on appropriate and required records.

**Customer Service**:  

* Monitors customer service through assessment and evaluation.  Recommends and implements action for improving.

**Management**:

* Coaches and assists team members in preparation, use and maintenance of operating room, supplies, and equipment.

**Ca****r****e of Specimens**:

* Identifies and preserves specimens according to established procedures.

**Per****fo****r****m****a****nce Competency**:  

* Maintains performance competency by attending required in-service annual review, earns at least 8 contact hours per year, 2 of which must be trauma related.

**Regulation**:

* Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
* Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues

**Requirements:**

* Associate’s Degree in Nursing; required
* Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi; required
* Certified with American Heart Association (AHA) in CPR ACLS, PALS and TNCC.
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in circulating nurse role; preferred
* Completion of Nursing Orientation (3 to 6 months); required
* Demonstrated competency of skills necessary to provide nursing care of patients ranging from neonate to geriatrics undergoing surgical interventions
* Must have knowledge and skills to operate computer software/hardware; required
* Must complete RN orientation and approved unit specific checklist
* 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