RN Inpatient - Adolescent Behavioral Health (FT)

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Adolescent Behavioral Health unit on the Main Campus in Jackson is seeking an RN Inpatient for Children's of Mississippi. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients and coordinating admissions and records.

The position requires an active RN license, strong collaboration with families and notable coordination with case managers, home health, and utilization review.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license.
• Experience in inpatient nursing.
• Ability to coordinate patient admissions.

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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Adolescent Behavioral Health unit on the Main Campus in Jackson is seeking an RN Inpatient for Children's of Mississippi. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients and coordinating admissions and records.

The position requires an active RN license, strong collaboration with families and notable coordination with case managers, home health, and utilization review.