RN I-Transplant

University of Mississippi Medical Center - Jackson, MS

Full-time - Entry Level

Jackson, MS

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The RN I-Transplant position at the University of Mississippi Medical Center involves providing expert patient care and acting as a clinical resource to staff. The role includes assisting nursing staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care and treatment for patients in an assigned area. The RN is responsible for maintaining quality standards in patient care established by UMMC and the nursing profession, delegating patient care to auxiliary personnel, and consulting with medical and other health care staff regarding patient care. This position may require being on call, subject to the department's discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatments and procedures for patients.
• Serves as lead nurse, supervises and performs the coaching, training and education of RNs and other nursing staff members.
• Ensures the safety of patients.
• Educates patients (and possible family members) on topics such as the nature and status of patient's condition, diet and associated side effects of medication/treatments, the importance of complying with medication schedules (if applicable).
• Consults and reports any patient issues and concerns to other medical and health care staff.
• Maintains accurate patient records (e.g. charts, schedules, procedures, medication/treatment history, etc.).
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Requirements

• Valid RN license
• Knowledge of staff 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.