RN-Inpatient VAT

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

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking an RN-Inpatient VAT to assess, develop, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients in an assigned clinical area. The role coordinates patient scheduling, records, admissions, and serves as liaison with case managers and home health staff.

The position requires RN licensure and involves educational duties as needed, with a rotating shift and hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license is required.

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 related side effects of treatments.
• Ensures the safety of patients.
• 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 or concerns to supervisor as appropriate.
• Serves on at least one nursing council or committee to improve patient care; demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.

Skills

Clinical nursing procedures

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer systems

Teamwork

Job description

Job Requisition ID

R00053286

Job Category

Nursing

Organization

Children's Clinical Support Services-Float, AHS and VAT-Group D

Location/s

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title

RN-Inpatient VAT

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

Part time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

No

Pay Class

Hourly

FTE %

0

Work Shift

Rotating

Benefits Eligibility

No

Grant Funded

No

Job Posting Date

09/11/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified)