OB Admissions & Care Coordination Nurse

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

Job summary

Healthier Mississippi People is seeking a registered nurse to assess, develop, implement and evaluate nursing care in an assigned clinical area. You will coordinate patient scheduling, maintain records, and manage the admissions process while counseling patients and families on treatment and conditions.

Responsibilities include providing patient care, educating patients, ensuring safety, coordinating referrals, maintaining records, and serving on committees to improve patient care.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license.
• Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of computer systems, tools 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

Nursing care

Patient education

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

RN license

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Healthier Mississippi People is seeking a registered nurse to assess, develop, implement and evaluate nursing care in an assigned clinical area. You will coordinate patient scheduling, maintain records, and manage the admissions process while counseling patients and families on treatment and conditions.

Responsibilities include providing patient care, educating patients, ensuring safety, coordinating referrals, maintaining records, and serving on committees to improve patient care.