RN-Inpatient - Children's of Mississippi - Hematology & Oncology 3C - Full Time
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, and admissions; counsels patients and family members about treatment and patient conditions; serves as a liaison with case managers, home health nurses, utilization review, and others; and coordinates patient services and care. Duties are performed in accordance with the medical center’s purpose. The position may require call at the department’s discretion. The nurse provides and evaluates patient care, educates patients and possibly family members, promotes patient safety, coordinates referrals, maintains accurate records, and reports patient concerns to a supervisor. The role also includes precepting in accordance with UMMC guidelines, participating in at least one nursing or medical-center committee, task force, or project team to improve care or the work area, and demonstrating exceptional customer service.
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 treatments and interventions for patients.
- Educate patients and possibly family members about the patient’s condition, diet, treatment or medication side effects, and the importance of following medication schedules.
- Ensure patient safety.
- Coordinate referrals to services within 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 the medical center’s 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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