Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Winston Medical Center - Louisville, MS, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Registered Nurse, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: 7 pm / 7 am, The staff RN is a 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 staff RN is responsible for meeting the physical, psychosocial, educational, and emotional needs of the patients assigned to her/his care.  The staff RN is responsible for maintaining the patient’s medical record with proper documentation of nursing observations and actions taken.  Utilizing the nursing process, the staff RN is responsible for maintaining a safe patient environment at all times.  The staff RN is a 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 staff RN is responsible for meeting the physical, psychosocial, educational, and emotional needs of the patients assigned to her/his care.  The staff RN is responsible for maintaining the patient’s medical record with proper documentation of nursing observations and actions taken.  Utilizing the nursing process, the staff RN is responsible for maintaining a safe patient environment at all times.                                                                                                                                                1.         Standards, Policies and Procedures:  Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements             the policies and procedures of the Hospital and Nursing Departments. 2.         Nursing Process:             A.        Assessing:  Accurately assesses patient/family conditions and needs on an ongoing                     basis.  Categories data on basis of scientific principles and in professional terminology.             B.        Planning:  Based on nursing assessment, sets goals and plans appropriate nursing                      interventions as evidenced by a written plan including discharge planning.             C.        Implementing:  Performs, directs and coordinates total nursing care.  Performs nursing                         skills with accuracy, speed and safety.  Provides patient/family education after assessing                         educational needs.  Documents pertinent information on patient record which reflects                         nursing interventions, patient response and the plan of care.  Reports pertinent                         observations to the appropriate person.  Provides care for patients of all ages in a                      competent manner; verification through skills checklist and evaluation.             D.        Evaluating:  Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing intervention in accomplishing goals                         and intended patient outcome.  This process is evidenced by an updated plan of care.                          Consistently evaluates personal practice in relation to the standards of care and the                         individual patient care plan.  Implements changes as necessary.   3.         Safety:             Participates in and monitors the maintenance of a clean and safe environment. Familiar with             location and use of equipment and supplies and assures that they are in good working order.     Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi. Participation in continuing education programs as necessary.