RN - Inpatient - Main PREOP/POSTOP

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking an RN for the Inpatient - Main PREOP/POSTOP unit. You will assess and implement nursing care, coordinate patient admissions, and counsel patients and families about treatments and conditions.

The role requires a valid RN license and strong teamwork, communication, and computer skills to support patient care and interdepartmental collaboration on a busy unit.

Qualifications

• RN license or license eligibility in Mississippi.
• Strong knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively 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 diagnosis, treatment plans, medications and follow-up care.
• Ensures patient safety and comfort while coordinating care.
• Coordinates referrals to other services within and outside the unit or hospital.
• Maintains accurate patient records and documentation.
• Functions as a preceptor per UMMC guidelines and mentors junior staff.
• Communicates patient issues to supervisors and participates in quality improvement efforts.
• Participates in committees or task forces to enhance patient care and the work environment.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Requisition ID:

R00052791

Job Category:

Nursing

Organization:

Main Preop and Postop

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

RN - Inpatient - Main PREOP/POSTOP

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

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:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

No

Pay Class:

Hourly

FTE %:

100

Job Posting Date:

07/31/2026