RN-Inpatient Weekender Overnight

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN-Inpatient assesses, develops, implements, and evaluates nursing care and treatment for patients in an assigned clinical area. The role coordinates clinical-area operations, including patient scheduling, maintaining patient records, and managing admissions. The RN counsels patients and family members about treatment and patient conditions, coordinates patient services and care, and acts as a liaison with case managers, home health nurses, and utilization review. Duties are performed in accordance with the medical center’s purpose. This is a weekender overnight role. Weekend shift hours run from Friday at 1900 through Monday at 0700. Night shift hours are 1900–0700. The position is full-time, with an FTE of 90%, and is hourly.

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, when appropriate, 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 inside and outside the immediate area or unit.
Maintain accurate patient records.
Serve 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 standards.
Coordinate clinical-area operations, including patient scheduling and admissions.
Counsel patients and family members about treatment and patient conditions, and coordinate patient services and care.