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.
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
Time Type:
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No
Pay Class:
Hourly
FTE %:
0
Work Shift:
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
Job Posting Date:
06/11/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
Benefits
Health insurancePaid time off
Additional Information
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Job Requisition ID:
R00051060
Job Category:
Nursing
Organization:
Children's Unit 5C
Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson
Job Title:
RN Inpatient- Children's of Mississippi- Cardiac Step-Down/ Post-op Unit- 5C- Full Time/ PRN
Job Summary:
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. This job profile may require call subject to the department's discretion.
Education & Experience
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: Valid RN license.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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.
Ummc · Jackson, MS