RN-Inpatient - Children's of Mississippi - NICU - Full Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

About The Position

The RN-Inpatient provides nursing care and treatment for patients in the assigned clinical area by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care. The role may coordinate clinical-area operations, including patient scheduling, record maintenance, and admissions, and coordinate patient services and care. The nurse counsels patients and family members about patient conditions and treatment and serves as a liaison with case managers, home health nurses, utilization review, and other parties. Duties are performed in accordance with the medical center’s purpose. The position may require call at the department’s discretion. The nurse provides patient education, ensures patient safety, coordinates referrals, maintains accurate records, and reports concerns to a supervisor. The role also includes precepting in accordance with UMMC guidelines and serving on at least one nursing council, committee, task force, or project team focused on improving patient care or the work area. The duties described are general examples and may be changed or supplemented by management.

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 interventions.
Educate patients and, as appropriate, family members about the patient’s condition, diet, treatment or medication side effects, and 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 core standards of exceptional customer service.
Coordinate clinical-area operations, potentially including patient scheduling, patient records, and admissions.
Coordinate patient services and care and liaise with case managers, home health nurses, utilization review, and others.
Counsel patients and family members on patient conditions and treatment.