Weekend RN - Adult Acute Care, 6 South

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking an RN I for Adult Acute Care in the Medical Surgical unit (6 South) on the weekend day shift. Responsibilities include assessing and planning patient care, coordinating admissions, and educating patients and families while ensuring safety and high-quality service.

The position requires an active RN license and strong teamwork and communication skills, with duties across coordination of referrals, documentation, and interprofessional

Qualifications

• Valid RN license.
• Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• 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.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking an RN I for Adult Acute Care in the Medical Surgical unit (6 South) on the weekend day shift. Responsibilities include assessing and planning patient care, coordinating admissions, and educating patients and families while ensuring safety and high-quality service.

The position requires an active RN license and strong teamwork and communication skills, with duties across coordination of referrals, documentation, and interprofessional