Nurse Graduate - GYN Oncology - Wiser

Position Details

• Job Requisition : R
• Job Category:
  Nursing
• Organization: 5 Wiser and Infusion Center
• Location:
  
  Main Campus, Jackson
• Job Title:
  
  August Nurse Graduate – GYN Oncology – 5 Wiser
• Time Type: FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
  No
• Pay Class:
  Hourly
• FTE: 100%

Nurse graduates who are board eligible from an accredited school of nursing may work under the direct supervision of an RN. After being deemed competent, the nurse graduate will be allowed to provide direct and indirect patient care that has been mastered through orientation to the unit and outlined per UMMC job description. This care is delegated by the RN and given in a safe and therapeutic manner contributing effectively and efficiently toward the operation of the inpatient/outpatient unit until obtaining a Mississippi Board of Nursing license.

Associate's degree or higher in Nursing or a Nursing Diploma.

All nurse graduates employed by University Hospitals and Health System must obtain a valid nursing license within 120 days of hire.

• 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.

• Record vital signs, intake, outputs, pulse oximetry, and weights accurately and report changes to RN.
• Assist and prepare patients for treatment, exams, and procedures as directed by RN.
• Administer and perform baths and basic hygiene measures as directed by RN.
• Assist with collection and delivery of specimens to appropriate labs in a timely manner.
• Weigh, lift, turn, and reposition patients utilizing good body mechanics.
• Submit proper patient charges for supplies/equipment in a cost‑effective manner and report equipment in need of repair to nurse manager or charge nurse.
• Assist in serving dietary trays and feeding patients as needed.
• Provide and document care based upon patient's expectations, age, and development level.
• Adhere to UMMC's infection control policy.
• Attend and participate in continuing education/in‑service programs.

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, and occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood‑borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals. The position also requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching or stooping, occasional driving, frequent kneeling, occasional pushing or pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, occasional twisting, and constant walking.

UMMC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, genetic information, veteran’s status and any other status protected by applicable law. UMMC also prohibits retaliation against those who report discrimination or harassment and against those who participate in the Medical Center’s investigation and handling of such reports.

All employment actions are made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.