UMMC Greenwood - Med/Surg - Charge Nurse

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a charge nurse for UMMC Greenwood - Med/Surg. The role leads nursing staff, coordinates patient care, and ensures adherence to quality standards.

The RN will delegate tasks, consult with physicians, and act as a clinical resource on the unit. The position requires an active RN license with at least one year of RN experience; BSN preferred and two years of RN experience in the area is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as RN for at least one year.
• Valid RN license.
• Two years of RN experience in specified area preferred. BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatments and procedures for patients.
• Serves as lead nurse, supervises and coaches RNs and nursing staff.
• Ensures patient safety.
• Assists leadership in scheduling and ensuring appropriate staffing.
• Consults with leadership on staff evaluation.
• Educates patients and families on condition, medications, and schedules.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Computer skills

Education

RN license

Job description

Job Requisition ID

R00051781

Job Category

Nursing

Organization

Greenwood - Nursing

Location/s:

UMMC Greenwood

Job Title

UMMC Greenwood - Med/Surg - Charge Nurse

Job Summary

Provides expert patient care and acts as a clinical resource to staff. Assists nursing staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care and treatment for patients in an assigned area. Maintains quality standards in patient care established by UMMC and the nursing profession. Delegates patient care to auxiliary personnel. Consults with medical and other health care staff regarding patient care. Functions as lead RN to the unit and other staff members. This job profile may require call subject to the department's discretion.

Education & Experience

Education And Experience Required

Must be licensed as RN for at least one (1) year.

Certifications, Licenses Or Registration Required

Valid RN license.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years of RN experience in specified area preferred. BSN preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of staff 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 procedures for patients.
• Serves as lead nurse, supervises and performs the coaching, training and education of RNs and other nursing staff members.
• Ensures the safety of patients.
• Assist leadership in scheduling and assuring appropriate numbers of staff with appropriate skill mix are scheduled for each shift.
• Consults and participates with leadership in evaluation of staff.
• Educates patients and family members on topics such as the nature and status of patient's condition, diet and associated side effects of medication/treatments, the importance of complying with medication schedules (if applicable).
• Consults and reports any patient issues and concerns to other medical and health care staff.
• Maintains accurate patient records (e.g. charts, schedules, procedures, medication/treatment history, etc.)
• 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 travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, frequent crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent 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

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No

Pay Class

Hourly

FTE %

100

Work Shift

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded

Job Posting Date

07/22/2026

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