RN I-PRN-Ambulatory

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Children’s Ambulatory Gulf Coast unit seeks an RN I-PRN-Ambulatory to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients. You will coordinate operations, scheduling, records, and admissions while counseling patients and families.

The role requires a valid RN license and strong communication, teamwork, and clinical procedures knowledge in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork ability.
• Knowledge and understanding of computer systems and clinical software.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments.
• Educate patients and families on condition, diet, meds, and schedules.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Coordinate referrals to services inside or outside the unit.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Serve as a preceptor per UMMC guidelines.
• Report patient issues to supervisor as appropriate.
• Participate in nursing councils or committees to improve care.

Skills

Nursing care procedures

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer systems knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Title

RN I-PRN-Ambulatory

Organization

Children's Ambulatory Gulf Coast

Location

UP PEDS GULF COAST

Job Requisition ID

R00054821

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.

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

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

10/23/2026

Job Closing Date

open until filled if no date specified