RN-Inpatient - Lexington Hospital-ER

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 41,328 - 63,369; Full time

Job summary

Holmes County Med/Surg, Lexington Hospital is seeking an RN-Inpatient for the day shift to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in an assigned unit. The role involves coordinating patient admissions, scheduling and records, and counseling patients and families on treatment and conditions.

The position requires a valid RN license, strong communication and teamwork, and familiarity with computer systems.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license.
• Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of computer systems, tools and programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments and interventions for patients.
• Educates patients and possibly family members on condition, treatment, diet and medications.
• Ensures patient safety.
• Coordinates referrals to other services within and outside of the unit.
• Maintains accurate patient records.
• Functions as a preceptor in accordance with UMMC guidelines.
• Reports patient issues to supervisor and participates in committees or task forces to improve patient care.

Skills

Clinical Nursing

Teamwork

Communication

EHR Proficiency

Education

RN License

Job description

Job Title

RN-Inpatient - Lexington Hospital-ER

Organization

Holmes County Med/Surg, Lexington Hospital

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.

Education & Experience

Valid RN license.

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.

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.

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

No

Pay Class

Hourly

FTE %

100

Work Shift

Day

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded: No

Job Posting Date

07/10/2026

Job Closing Date

Open until filled if no date specified.