RN - OR

Healthier Mississippi People (HMP); Batson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthier Mississippi People (HMP) is seeking a registered nurse to assess, develop, implement and evaluate nursing care in an assigned clinical area. You will coordinate patient scheduling, records, and admissions while collaborating with Case Managers, Home Health nurses, and Utilization Review to ensure seamless patient care.

You will educate patients and families about conditions, medications, and schedules, maintain accurate records, and support safety and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork ability.
• Familiarity with computer systems and health records.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments and interventions.
• Educates patients and families on condition, diet, medications and schedules.
• Ensures patient safety and coordinates referrals within and outside the unit.
• Maintains accurate patient records and documentation.
• Acts as a preceptor under UMMC guidelines.
• Reports patient issues to supervisor as appropriate.
• Serves on nursing councils or committees to improve care and service.

Skills

Clinical nursing care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer systems

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

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.

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 patient 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)

Requirements

Education & Experience

Associate's degree in Nursing/diploma. Valid RN license.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration required:

Valid RN license.