ICU RN: Elevate Critical Care & Mentorship

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Madison, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, is seeking a registered nurse to assess, develop, implement and evaluate nursing care and treatment for patients in an assigned clinical area. You will coordinate the operations of a clinical area, including patient scheduling, maintaining records and managing admissions, while counseling patients and families on treatment and condition.

You will act as a liaison between case managers, home health nurses and utilization review,

Qualifications

• 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 on condition, diet, meds, and importance of adherence.
• Ensures patient safety.
• Coordinates referrals to other services within and outside the unit.
• Maintains accurate patient records.
• Functions as a preceptor per UMMC guidelines.
• Reports patient issues to supervisor as appropriate.

Skills

Clinical nursing procedures

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Computer systems knowledge

Education

RN license

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, is seeking a registered nurse to assess, develop, implement and evaluate nursing care and treatment for patients in an assigned clinical area. You will coordinate the operations of a clinical area, including patient scheduling, maintaining records and managing admissions, while counseling patients and families on treatment and condition.

You will act as a liaison between case managers, home health nurses and utilization review,