RN I Inpatient - Labor & Delivery - 2 Wiser

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a full-time RN I Inpatient in Labor & Delivery. This role involves assessing, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients. Candidates must have a valid RN license and excellent communication skills.

The position includes assisting in patient scheduling, coordinating services, and educating families about treatments. The work environment demands high adaptability to physical conditions and effective teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid RN license.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments.
• Educates patients and families on conditions and medication schedules.
• Ensures patient safety and maintains accurate records.

Skills

Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of computer systems, tools and programs

Ability to work in a team environment

Education

Valid RN license

Job description

Job Title

RN I Inpatient - Labor & Delivery - 2 Wiser

Job Requisition ID

R00034734

Organization

2 Wiser - L&D

Location

Main Campus Jackson

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. This job profile may require call subject to the department's discretion.

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.

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)

Compensation & Benefits

• Time Type: Full time
• FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No
• Pay Class: Hourly
• FTE %: 100
• Work Shift: (value missing)
• Benefits Eligibility: (value missing)
• Grant Funded: (value missing)

Posting Dates

• Job Posting Date: 05/19/2026
• Job Closing Date: open until filled if no date specified