RN-Ambulatory-PRN-Sanderson

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN-Ambulatory assesses, develops, implements, and evaluates nursing care and treatment for patients in an assigned clinical area. The nurse also coordinates clinical-area operations, including patient scheduling, record maintenance, and admissions; counsels patients and family members about patient conditions and treatment; serves as a liaison with case managers, home health nurses, and utilization review; and coordinates patient services and care. Duties are performed in accordance with the medical center’s purpose. The position provides patient care, educates patients and possibly family members, ensures patient safety, coordinates referrals, maintains accurate records, functions as a preceptor under UMMC guidelines, reports patient concerns to a supervisor, and participates on at least one nursing council, committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or the work area. The role also requires demonstrating exceptional customer service. Listed duties are general examples and may be changed or supplemented by management. The job involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environments, potentially dangerous equipment, and biohazardous conditions; occasional work significantly beyond scheduled hours; and physical activities including frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, climbing, crawling, crouching or stooping, and constant bending, pushing or pulling, standing, twisting, and walking. Other demands are detailed in the physical and environmental demands section.

Requirements

Valid RN license.
Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools, and programs.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient treatments and nursing interventions.
Educate patients and possibly family members about the patient’s condition, diet, medication or treatment side effects, and the importance of following medication schedules.
Ensure patient safety.
Coordinate referrals to services within and outside the immediate area or unit.
Maintain accurate patient records.
Function as a preceptor in accordance with UMMC guidelines.
Report patient issues or concerns to a supervisor as appropriate.
Serve on at least one nursing council, hospital or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or the work area.
Demonstrate exceptional customer service.
Coordinate clinical-area operations, including patient scheduling, records, and admissions.
Counsel patients and family members about patient conditions and treatment.
Act as a liaison between case managers, home health nurses, utilization review, and related parties.
Coordinate patient services and care.