RN Inpatient- Children's OR- PRN

RN Inpatient – Children's OR PRN

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.

Valid RN license. Position may require cert/reg; however, no pay will be associated with the PRN position.

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.

• Provides patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments and interventions for patients.
• Educts 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 the immediate area or unit.
• Maintains accurate patient records.
• Functions as a preceptor in accordance with UMMC guidelines.
• Reports patient 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.

Requires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, heat and cold, occasional handling of potentially dangerous equipment, exposure to biohazardous conditions, radiation, blood‑borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, occasional travel to off‑site locations, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, crawling, crouching, stooping, kneeling, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, twisting, walking.

Time type:
Part time. FLSA designation/Job exempt:
No pay. Class:
Hourly. FTE %: 0.

Work shift:

Rotating.

Grant funded:
No.

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