Pediatric Nurse Graduate — Float Pool

ummc; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson seeks a December Nurse Graduate for the Children's of Mississippi Float Pool. Nurse graduates who are board eligible may work under supervision of an RN, after competency, providing direct and indirect patient care during orientation until Mississippi license obtained.

Requires Associate's degree or higher in Nursing; must obtain a nursing license within 120 days. Proficiency in nursing procedures, communication, teamwork, and computer systems.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Nursing/Diploma.
• Must obtain a valid nursing license within 120 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Records vital signs, intake, outputs, pulse oximetry and weights accurately and reports changes to RN.
• Assists and prepares patients for treatment, exams, and procedures as directed by RN.
• Administers and performs baths and basic hygiene measures as directed by RN.
• Assists with collection and delivery of specimens to appropriate labs timely.
• Weighs, lifts, turns, and repositions patients utilizing good body mechanics.
• Submits proper patient charges for supplies/equipment in cost effective manner and reports equipment in need of repair to nurse manager or charge nurse.
• Assists in serving dietary trays and feeding patients as needed.
• Provides and documents care based upon patient's expectations, age, and development level.
• Adheres to infection control policy.
• Attends and participates in continuing education/in-service programs.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Nursing

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson seeks a December Nurse Graduate for the Children's of Mississippi Float Pool. Nurse graduates who are board eligible may work under supervision of an RN, after competency, providing direct and indirect patient care during orientation until Mississippi license obtained.

Requires Associate's degree or higher in Nursing; must obtain a nursing license within 120 days. Proficiency in nursing procedures, communication, teamwork, and computer systems.