RN II - Internal Medicine Colony Park South

Healthier Mississippi People LLC • Jackson, MS

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About The Position

Job Summary:
Provides expert patient care and acts as a clinical resource to staff. Assists nursing staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care and treatment for patients in an assigned area. Maintains quality standards in patient care established by UMMC and the nursing profession. Delegates patient care to auxiliary personnel. Consults with medical and other health care staff regarding patient care. Functions as lead RN to the unit and other staff members.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as RN for one (1) year.
• Valid RN license.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of RN experience in specified area preferred.
• BSN preferred.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees