Inpatient RN I – Mother Baby Unit

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking an RN I Inpatient for the Mother Baby Unit to provide direct patient care, coordinate admissions and care planning, and educate patients and families. The role may include on-call duties at the department's discretion.

The nurse will collaborate with case managers, home health, and utilization review while maintaining documentation and participating in unit quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Knowledge of nursing care procedures and protocols.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatments for patients.
• Educate patients and families on condition, treatment and medications.
• Ensure patient safety and coordinate with care teams.
• Coordinate referrals to services inside and outside the unit.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Act as a preceptor per UMMC guidelines.
• Report patient issues to supervisor.
• Participate in nursing councils or committees.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

RN license

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking an RN I Inpatient for the Mother Baby Unit to provide direct patient care, coordinate admissions and care planning, and educate patients and families. The role may include on-call duties at the department's discretion.

The nurse will collaborate with case managers, home health, and utilization review while maintaining documentation and participating in unit quality initiatives.