RN - Weekender

Healthier Mississippi People LLC • Canton, MS

just now • Onsite

About The Position

The Weekender hourly agreement must be signed prior to hire. The primary role is to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care and treatment for patients in an assigned clinical area. This includes coordinating clinical area operations such as patient scheduling, maintaining patient records, and managing the patient admissions process. The role also involves 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. All job duties must be performed in accordance with the medical center's purpose.

Requirements

• Weekender hourly agreement must be signed prior to hire
• Valid RN license

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level