RN, Emergency Department, 7PM-7AM

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

Job summary

Healthier-Mississippi-People-LLC is seeking a nurse who will assess, develop, implement and evaluate nursing care in Canton, Mississippi. Responsibilities include patient care, education, and maintaining records.

The ideal candidate will have a valid RN license and knowledge of clinical procedures. Join us in providing quality healthcare!

Qualifications

• Valid RN license required.
• Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient treatments.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions and medication compliance.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Coordinate referrals to other services.

Skills

Clinical nursing care procedures

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Valid RN license

Job description

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.

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.

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)

Requirements

Education & Experience

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: 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.