RN I inpatient

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks an RN I inpatient to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. Nursing graduates must obtain licensure within 120 days of hire and complete orientation on unit procedures.

The role involves performing assigned nursing tasks, coordinating with the care team, and ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Associate's degree or higher in Nursing/Diploma.
• Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: Must obtain a valid nursing license within 120 days of hire.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures; good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a team; familiarity with computer systems and programs.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs, intake and outputs, pulse oximetry and weights accurately and report changes to RN.
• Assist and prepare patients for treatment, exams, and procedures as directed by RN.
• Administer baths and basic hygiene measures as directed by RN.
• Assist with collection and delivery of specimens to labs in a timely manner.
• Support safe patient handling and proper body mechanics during care.

Skills

Nursing care procedures

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Computer systems literacy

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Title

RN I inpatient

Job Summary

Nurse graduates that are board eligible from an accredited school of nursing may work under the direct supervision of an RN. The nurse graduate, after being deemed competent, will be allowed to provide direct and indirect patient care which has been mastered through their orientation to the unit and is outlined per UMMC job description. This care should be delegated by the RN and given in a safe and therapeutic manner contributing effectively and efficiently toward the operation of the inpatient/outpatient unit until obtaining Mississippi Board of Nursing license.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Associate's degree or higher in Nursing/Diploma.
• Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: All nurse graduates employed by University Hospitals and Health System must obtain a valid nursing license within 120 days of hire.
• 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

• 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 UMMC’s infection control policy.
• Attends and participates in continuing education/in-service programs.

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 travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, frequent kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, occasional twisting, and constant walking. (occasional‑up to 20%, frequent‑from 21% to 50%, constant‑51% or more)

Work Schedule

Time Type: Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No

Pay Class: Hourly

FTE %: 100

Work Shift: Night

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded: No

EEO Statement

UMMC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), disability, age, sex (as that term is defined in applicable laws such as 45 CFR § 92.101(a)(2) and binding court decisions), religion, genetic information, veteran’s status and any other status protected by applicable law. UMMC also prohibits retaliation against those who report discrimination or harassment and against those who participate in the Medical Center’s investigation and handling of such reports. Further, UMMC complies with all applicable statutes, regulations and executive orders regarding sex discrimination, sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, including but not limited to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity UMMC operates including in admission and employment. UMMC’s commitment to nondiscrimination applies to all of its programs, services, opportunities and activities, including but not limited to all employment, academic, research and clinical care practices and extends to all students, applicants for admission, employees, applicants for employment, affiliates, subcontractors, on‑site contractual staff, third party or community members, visitors to any of our campuses and others participating in UMMC programs or receiving UMMC services. With respect to employment in particular, this commitment applies to all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, employment, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions and termination. UMMC maintains an affirmative action program in accordance with applicable laws. Consistent with these laws, UMMC takes affirmative action to recruit, employ, advance and prevent discrimination against qualified individuals.

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