RN - Periop - Grenada

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Grenada Surgery in Grenada, MS is seeking a RN - Periop to assess, develop, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients in the perioperative setting.

The role coordinates patient scheduling, maintains records, and collaborates with case managers and home health, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license is required.
• Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Familiarity with computer systems, tools and programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments and interventions.
• Educates patients and possibly family members on condition, diet and medication/treatment schedules.
• Ensures patient safety at all times.
• Coordinates referrals to other services within and outside of the unit.
• Maintains accurate patient records.
• Functions as a preceptor per UMMC guidelines.
• Reports patient issues to supervisor as appropriate.
• Participates in committees or councils to improve patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical nursing procedures

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer systems & programs

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

Job description

Job Requisition ID R00050674

Job Category Nursing

Organization Grenada Surgery

Location/s: UMMC-Grenada

Job Title RN - Periop - Grenada

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.

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 patient’s 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Work Shift Day

Benefits Eligibility Grant Funded: No

Job Posting Date 08/3/2026

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