Registered Nurse
LDRP
Full Time
Basic Purpose : Provides direct and indirect patient care. Communicates with physicians about changes in patient clinical condition including assessment, planning and implementation of patient care. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Is able to perform general nursing duties in all nursing departments with adequate training and supervision. Participates in departmental PI improvement projects.
Qualifications:
Education : Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Licensure : Mississippi Board of Nursing or Compact State Licensure as a Registered Nurse
Experience : Required experience in L&D, postpartum, GYN or nursery.
Special Skills : National Certification as required by specific nursing units
Language/Communication/organizational Skills : Ability to speak effectively and in a professional manner to staff, management and outside individuals
Mathematical Skills : Must be able to apply basic and advanced mathematical skills in an effort to calculate medications; IV drip rates and medication dosages.
Reasoning Ability : Must have the ability to apply non-judgmental reasoning capabilities whenever necessary when dealing with patients, staff, visitors and other employees.