Adult ER Nurse: Fast-Paced Care, Coordination & Impact

Healthier Mississippi People; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthier Mississippi People seeks a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients in a clinical area. You will coordinate operations, patient scheduling, records, and admissions, while counseling patients and families on treatment and conditions.

You serve as a liaison among case managers, home health, utilization review, and related teams. You will also educate patients, ensure safety, maintain records, and participate in committees to improve patient care

Qualifications

• Valid RN license.
• Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with computer systems and programs.

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.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Clinical nursing

Computer literacy

Education

RN license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Healthier Mississippi People seeks a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients in a clinical area. You will coordinate operations, patient scheduling, records, and admissions, while counseling patients and families on treatment and conditions.

You serve as a liaison among case managers, home health, utilization review, and related teams. You will also educate patients, ensure safety, maintain records, and participate in committees to improve patient care