RN Inpatient- Mississippi Burn Center- Full Time​/ PRN

Job Requisition : R
Category
:
Nursing
Organization
: MS Burn Center
Location
:
Main Campus, Jackson, MS

RN Inpatient – Mississippi Burn Center (Full Time/PRN)

To assess, develop, implement and evaluate the nursing care and treatment for patients in an assigned clinical area. To coordinate operations of a clinical area including patient scheduling, maintaining patient records and managing the patient admissions process. To counsel patients and family members on treatment and conditions. 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.

• Valid RN license.

• 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.

• Provide patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments and interventions for patients.
• Educate 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.
• Ensure the safety of patients.
• Coordinate referrals to other services within and outside of immediate area or unit.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Function as a preceptor in accordance with UMMC guidelines.
• Report patient issues or concerns to supervisor as appropriate.
• Serve on at least one nursing council, hospital, or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area.
• Demonstrate core standards of exceptional customer service.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold; handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment; exposure to biohazardous conditions (radiation, blood borne pathogens, fumes, airborne particles, toxins); overtime; frequent lifting and carrying over 100 pounds; climbing; crouching; standing; twisting; walking; etc. (Occasional up to 20%, frequent 21–50%, constant 51% or more)

Hourly;
Full Time/PRN; FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No;
Pay Class:
Hourly; FTE: 0;

Work Shift:

unspecified;
Benefits Eligibility: unspecified.

University of Mississippi Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), disability, age, sex, religion, genetic information, veteran’s status and any other status protected by applicable law. The University also prohibits retaliation against those who report discrimination or harassment and against those who participate in investigations.

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