Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $28 per hour

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a per diem / prn nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Per Diem Clinical Practice: Uses the nursing process to provide safe, quality patient care and document accordingly. Works to ensure his/her 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. Utilized 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 by the NMHS behavioral standards. Self-Development: Maintains competency by staying informed of changing trends in the nursing practice. Attends annual review and unit specifics within the department. Performs required continuing education hours online and in classroom. Regulatory Knowledge: Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements. Licensed by the board of Nursing for the state. Licenses/Certifications Licenses/Certification Details Time Frame Required/ Preferred RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Must be licensed to practice as a RN in the state of MS Upon Hire Required and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Must maintain a current ACR or AHA CPR Certification Upon Hire Required and ACLS Requirement is dependent on hiring department Upon Hire Required TB Certified is dependent on hiring department Upon Hire Required PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Requirement is dependent on hiring department Upon Hire Required ASLS Certified for Emergency Room Upon Hire Required and NIH - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification Requirement for Emergency Room Upon Hire Required and North Mississippi Health Services Job ID 2232-000AZT. Posted job title: Registered Nurse-Stepdown Unit-Variable Shifts About North Mississippi Health Services At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients. With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.