RN-Ambulatory-PRN

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Ridgeland, MS seeks an RN for ambulatory care to assess, develop, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients in Colony Park North. The role coordinates scheduling, records and admissions, and collaborates with case managers and home health teams.

Ideal candidate holds a valid RN license and excels in patient education, collaboration and documentation, with focus on safety and quality care in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license.
• Experience with nursing procedures and protocols.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments.
• Educates patients and families on condition, diet, medications, and schedules.
• Ensures patient safety.
• Coordinates referrals to other services within and outside the unit.
• Maintains accurate patient records.
• Acts as a preceptor per UMMC guidelines.
• Reports issues to supervisor when appropriate.
• Participates in nursing councils or committees to improve care.
• Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.

Skills

Clinical nursing care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Team player

Education

RN license (active)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Requisition ID

R00052754

Job Category

Nursing

Organization

Ambulatory Surgery Colony Park

Location/s

Colony Park North

Job Title

RN-Ambulatory-PRN

Job Summary

To assess, develop, implement and evaluate the nursing care and treatment for patients in an assigned clinical area.

To coordinate the operations of a clinical area including patient scheduling, maintaining patient records and managing the patient admissions process.

To counsel with patients and family members on treatment and conditions of patients.

To act as liaison between case managers, home health nurses, utilization review, etc.

To coordinate patient services and care.

To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.

Education & Experience

Valid RN license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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 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.

The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, constant bending, frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent climbing, frequent crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, constant pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, constant twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Employment Details

Time Type: Part time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No

Pay Class: Hourly

FTE %: 0

Work Shift: Day

Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: No

Job Posting Date: 08/10/2026

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