RN Inpatient- 5C- PRN

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

6d•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, patient records, admissions, referrals, and patient services and care. The nurse counsels patients and family members about treatment and patient conditions and acts as a liaison with case managers, home health nurses, utilization review, and others. Duties are performed in accordance with the medical center’s purpose. The position may require call at the department’s discretion. The position is PRN and part time, with a rotating work shift and hourly pay. The role requires a valid RN license. Certification or registration may be required for the position, but no pay is associated with it for the PRN position.

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, where 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.
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, including patient scheduling and admissions.
Counsel patients and family members about treatment and patient conditions, and coordinate patient services and care.
Liaise with case managers, home health nurses, utilization review, and others.