RN-Inpatient - Center for Medically Fragile Children

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing care and treatment for patients in an assigned clinical area. The position also coordinates the operations of a clinical area, including patient scheduling, maintaining patient records, and managing the patient admissions process. Responsibilities include counseling patients and family members on treatment and conditions, acting as a liaison between case managers, home health nurses, and utilization review, and coordinating patient services and care. The job duties must be performed in accordance with the medical center's purpose. This role may require on-call duties at the department's discretion.

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

• Provides patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments and interventions for patients.
• Educates patients (and possibly family members) on topics such as the nature and status of patient's condition, diet and associated side effects of medication/treatments and the importance of complying with medication schedules.
• Ensures the safety of patients.
• Coordinates referrals to other services within and outside of immediate area or unit.
• Maintains accurate patient records.
• Functions as a preceptor in accordance with UMMC guidelines.
• Reports patients issues or concerns to supervisor as appropriate.
• Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital, or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area.
• Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed