Provides quality care that is dependent on physician order or through independent nursing interventions based on professional judgment in response to individualized patient needs.  Promotes restorative health and/or supportive care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
 
Job Components
 
Professional Responsibilities:  
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the nursing staff and provide leadership and direction.
Ensure quality patient care and safety.
Communicate effectively with staff and patients.
Monitor and assess patient care and develop strategies to improve quality.
Develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Manage budgets and resources to ensure cost-effectiveness.
Develop and implement strategies to promote team morale and professional development.
Identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Remain informed of state and federal regulations related to nursing and healthcare.
Adheres to scope of RN practice as outlined by the MS Board of Nursing, regulatory standards and hospital policy
Maintains profession and technical knowledge and pursues professional growth opportunities
Supervises and supports the RN, Monitor Tech, Nurse Tech and student
Provides education to new and current staff.
Serves as positive role model and in the preceptor role for new staff and students
Keeping access to protected health information secure and confidential
Collaborates with physician and multidisciplinary team to address patient needs
Appropriately seeks help or guidance from supervisor or other resource people
Adapts to change and prioritizes work
Demonstrates reliable attendance, reports on time and is ready to work at beginning of shift
Completes assigned duties, willingly accepts assignments and assist others to complete work on time
Willing to support unit’s staffing needs by occasionally adjusting work schedule, staying late or working extra
Willing to support unit’s staffing needs by occasionally taking patient assignments
Establishes a safe, compassionate, caring environment for patients and their family
Establishes a safe, supportive work environment that promotes teamwork
 
Core Duties: 
Coordinates patient care by scheduling, consulting and organizing patient activities
Performs admission and ongoing patient assessment and responds appropriately to findings
Establishes a Plan of Care for each patient to address acute physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Promotes patient engagement by considering specific needs, values and preferences
Establishes care goals, teaches patient/family about health conditions, medications, and self-care skills
Develops discharge plan individualized for patient/ family needs that prevents hospital readmissions
Accurately and completely documents assessments and nursing care in the patient’s medical record
Promotes continuity of care by reporting activities, incidences, and changing patient needs to next caregiver
Demonstrates infection prevention behaviors, consistent hand washing and use of appropriate PPEs
Adheres to safe medication administration while preparing, administering, documenting and monitoring meds
Recognizes safety risk and implements prevention plan for falls, skin breakdown and injury
Contributes to the department’s performance improvement activities
Demonstrates competency in performance of clinical skills
 
Education/Regulatory Requirements: 
Current RN license by the Mississippi Board of Nursing
RN with a minimum of one year of hospital clinical experience who demonstrates competency in the care of the adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient
Aptitude for leadership and staff management either through appropriate education or experience
Must be able to read, write and understand written and verbal communication.
 
Interactive Skills:  
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing; Ability to provide instructions and education