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University of Mississippi Medical Center

Academic medical center

Registered Nurse PRN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeJackson, MS, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A valid registered nurse license is required.
  • 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, 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 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 the medical center's core standards of exceptional customer service.
  • Coordinate the operations of a clinical area, including patient scheduling, maintaining patient records, and managing the patient admissions process.
  • Counsel patients and family members on patient treatment and conditions.
  • Liaise with case managers, home health nurses, utilization review, and others to coordinate patient services and care.
  • Perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.
  • Be available for call if required at the department's discretion.

About the Company

University of Mississippi Medical Center is Mississippi’s public academic medical center and health-sciences university. The institution operates hospitals, clinics, professional schools, research programs, and statewide health initiatives. It serves patients, students, families, clinicians, researchers, and communities throughout Mississippi. Its operating model centers on clinical care integrated with education, research, public service, and centralized university operations. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, research, education, technology, facilities, and administration. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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