Singing River Health System·Gulfport, Mississippi
The Hospitalist Registered Nurse is responsible for promoting and maintaining excellence in patient care for those covered by Inpatient Physician Services. They act as a liaison between patients, physicians, and other hospital disciplines to ensure continuity of care.
At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
7:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday through Friday with some flexibility
Job Description: SUMMARY
The Hospitalist Registered Nurse is responsible for promoting and maintaining excellence in the care of patients covered by Inpatient Physician Services (IPS). The Registered Nurse acts as a liaison between the patient, physician, and other hospital disciplines. The relationship established with these disciplines encourages continuity of care for the patient's being medically managed by IPS. The Hospitalist Registered Nurse provides patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the MS Nurse Practice Act, ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, the Accreditation Agency Standards, the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control, and SRHS Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Graduate from NLN School of nursing required.
Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi.
All RNs are required to complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer. RNs working in the below specialty areas are required to complete and maintain certifications as listed:
Intensive Care Units – ACLS Emergency Department – ACLS, PALS, TNCC Labor & Delivery – ACLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation) Nursery – NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation) Medical Nursing – OB/GYN - PALS Pediatrics – PALS Cath Lab – ACLS PACU/Recovery – ACLS, PALS Endoscopy – ACLS, PALS
RNs have 12 months, from the date they begin working in the specialty area, to acquire the appropriate certification and 18 months to acquire TNCC certification for the Emergency Department.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
Appropriate nursing practice/experience within the past five (5) years or evidence of successful refresher program.
IPS Physician Director and IPS Director.
Supervises: None
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work flexible hours, when required/requested.
Keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making skills in the management of acute and chronically ill patients. Communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must be capable of handling high pressure situations. Must have emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels associated with care of acute patient/family, rapidly changing patient conditions, emotional demands of patients and families, and demands of maintaining effective working relationships with peers, managers, physicians, and other health care workers.
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.). Must have intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook and Word.
If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.
Candidates must be graduates from an NLN School of Nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi. They are also required to maintain specific certifications and complete de-escalation training within a specified timeframe.
Market context
In Mississippi, nursing openings commonly signal steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates who already hold an active state RN license. These roles are competitive because employers often look for graduate-level preparation, recent bedside experience, and readiness to work within facility-specific protocols. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your Mississippi RN license status and highlight your one year of RN experience in your application.
