Job Summary

Registered Nurse who is responsible for the professional nursing care of all

assigned patients in accordance with established standards of care and within the scope of the

current Nurse Practice Act. The RN is responsible for meeting the physical, psychosocial, and

emotional needs of the patients assigned to her care. The RN is responsible for maintaining the

patients' medical record with proper documentation of nursing observation and actions taken. The RN

plans, delegates, and coordinates the nursing care provided to the patient. Utilizing the nursing

process and evidence based practice, the RN is responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic

environment, maintaining the patient's dignity and privacy at all times.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current licensure as a registered nurse by the Mississippi State
  
  

Board of Nursing.

• Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age and type of patient population served
• Proficient oral, computer, and written communication skills. Proficient interpersonal skills.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
  
  

Job Relationships

• Directly responsible to the Nurse Manager of the unit following the guidelines of OCH Chain of
  
  

Command (staff nurse, Charge nurse, Med/Surg Nurse Manager/House Manager, CNO

• The staff RN supervises the work of LPNs, Aides/Techs, Ward Clerks, Students, Environmental
  
  

Services, and any other non-professional personnel assigned to the Medical Surgical area.

Physical Demands

Standing/Walking - Continuous. The nurse is on his/her feet the majority of the day to perform direct and

indirect patient care as well as completing other assigned functions of their job.

Sitting - Frequent. The RN is required, at times, to sit at various desks for charting and other tasks such

as in-services.

Bending - Frequent. Bending is required in most job activities in patient care. Employee should be able

to maneuver in small areas, such as a plugging in electrical equipment in emergency situations.

Climbing/Reaching - Occasional. Employee should be able to climb a small ladder or step stools when

placing supplies on storage shelves, etc. Employees should be able to reach in order to place supplies

and equipment on storage shelves.

Push/Pull - Frequent. The nurse often performs push/pull motion when transporting patients and moving

equipment on various floor surfaces.

Handling/Lifting - 0-50 pounds: frequent 50-100 pounds:

Occasional. The RN may need to lift and help handle objects from 1-300 pounds. Push/pull activity is done

frequently.

Manual Dexterity Hands - Simple grasp - Continuous.

Firm grasp - Frequent.

Fine manipulation - Frequent.

Feet - Standing and walking continuous and/or frequent.

Both fine and gross motor skills are needed in areas such as venous punctures, physical examinations, writing

and adjustment of equipment. Foot controls may be used with some equipment.

Speaking/Hearing/Seeing - Continuous.

Speaking - Able to communicate verbally with co-workers, patients and visitors.

Hearing - Able to hear normal communication with/without correction.

Seeing - 20/20 vision with corrective lenses.

Mental and Emotional Demands

The Swing Bed RN must be able to: Manage Stress appropriately

Make decisions under pressure

Manage anger, fear, and hostility appropriately

Handle multiple priorities

Work independently, concentrate, and pay close attention to detail