RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Missouri; On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit to assess and coordinate care, educate patients and families, and collaborate with case managers to ensure seamless patient flow.

The role requires a valid RN license, strong teamwork and communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accurate records and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license.
• Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and patient assessment.
• Verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments and interventions for patients.
• Educates patients and families on conditions, treatment plans, diet, and medications.
• Ensures patient safety and accurate documentation of care.
• Coordinates referrals to services within and outside the unit.
• Maintains accurate patient records and charting.
• Acts as a preceptor per UMMC guidelines.
• Reports patient issues to supervisor as appropriate.
• Serves on nursing committees or projects to improve care and service quality.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

RN license

Job description

Job Requisition ID:

R00053370

Job Category:

Nursing

Organization:

Main Preop and Postop

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

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:

08/21/2026