Nursing Jobs in Jackson, MS

RN Med-Surg Full-time
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse 2 WOW - Med Surg 2 (Days)

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Jackson, MS
Job Description Weekender must work every Fri, Sat, Sun. Increase hourly pay for WOW position. Coordinates and delivers patient care using the health care team philosophy practice model. Coordinates and does patient teaching and discharge planning. Coordinates activities with ancillary departments. Maintains standards of department and the hospital. Reports to Nurse Manager or designee. Responsibilities Organizational Expectations: Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention. Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice. Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities. Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards. Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information. Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization. Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies. Essential Functions: Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit. Initiates and implements patient care plan. Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees. Maintains acceptable standards of patient care. Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution. Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel. Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders. Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly. Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting. Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand. Participates in planning changes and improvements. Participates in hospital safety programs. Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures. Is resourceful and calm in emergencies. Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel. Participates in unit and department performance improvement plans. Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures. Maintains and respects patients' privacy by maintaining confidentiality of all information regarding patients, families, physicians and hospital personnel. Displays concern and initiative. Observes and supports hospital policy. Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences. Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors. Functional Demands: Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting while on duty. Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Transferring, repositioning patients. Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeing, and crouching for patient care functions. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required. Optimal auditory acuity required. Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties. Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment. Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests. Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit. Maybe subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions need to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced. Exposure to limited amounts of hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility. Hours of duty maybe irregular or unexpectedly extended due to emergency circumstances. Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn. Qualifications Experience, Education, Training, Special Skills, and Licensure: Experience: One year experience as an RN needed Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing Skills: Employee must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age adolescents, young adults, middle-aged and geriatric), limitations and planned procedures. Requires good judgment in delivering patient care; good oral and written communication skills; ability to function in stressful situations; current review in CPR. Must be willing to rotate shifts, days off and work area; may occasionally be required to work overtime. Licensure: Current Mississippi State license as RN
LPN Travel Full-time
Promed Staffing Resources

Travel LPN (Paid Housing)

Promed Staffing Resources Jackson, MS
Great opportunity! Join Promed Staffing as a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Contract on a 13-Week Assignment. Discover a fulfilling career with these competitive benefits for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Tax-free stipends Relocation reimbursement Bonuses for referred partners/friends Free online training Assistance with transferring your nursing license Housing paid by Promed All positions are at nursing home facilities, with multiple locations available for you to choose from. Find the location that's best for you! You must have an active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and reliable transportation. Prior experience as a travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is preferred, but not required. Earn top pay!!
LPN Travel Full-time
Promed Staffing Resources

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Paid Housing)

Promed Staffing Resources Jackson, MS
Great opportunity! Join Promed Staffing as a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Contract on a 13-Week Assignment. Discover a fulfilling career with these competitive benefits for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Tax-free stipends Relocation reimbursement Bonuses for referred partners/friends Free online training Assistance with transferring your nursing license Housing paid by Promed All positions are at nursing home facilities, with multiple locations available for you to choose from. Find the location that's best for you! You must have an active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and reliable transportation. Prior experience as a travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is preferred, but not required. Earn top pay!!
RN Full-time
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Experienced Case Manager RN - Case Management (Full Time, Days)

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Jackson, MS
Job Description The Case Manager directs the utilization review of patient charts, treatment plans, and discharge planning pertaining to the quality of care and treatment criteria for patients in a specific department. The Case Manager 1 specializes in the review of information pertaining specifically to the assigned areas. Relies on education, experience, professional training and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Works under minimal supervision. Directs the utilization review of patient charts and treatment plans pertaining to the quality of care and treatment criteria for patients in a specific department. The Case Manager of Clinical Services specializes in the review of information pertaining specifically to the assigned area (i.e.: Case Management, Geriatrics, Mental & Behavioral Health, Home Health). Most, but not all, of the accountabilities below may apply to each specific area. Responsibilities Evaluation and Analysis: Contributes to cost effectiveness/efficiency and demonstrates awareness of benefit system and cost benefit analysis. Demonstrates the ability to maximize financial outcomes of assigned patient load using the continuum of care philosophy. Assists in the development, monitoring, and analysis of annual financial goals of targeted population. Understands the capabilities of outside referral sources such as home health, sub-acute care and skilled nursing facilities. Understands the different types of healthcare delivery systems and the requirements for prior approval by payor for admissions, procedures, and continued stay. Meets with treatment team to provide utilization review information, discusses issues pertaining to continued stay, discharge and aftercare plans, evaluates current financial resources, and discusses whether documentation reflects the need for continued stay and at what level of care is the most appropriate. Partnership and Collaboration Performs effective utilization review techniques to work with physicians, third party payors, and federal and local agencies to prevent denials of payment or days. Acts as a resource for unit personnel in the resolution of utilization/case management problems and expediently communicates identified problems to appropriate personnel in an effort to enhance departmental operating efficiency. Collaborates with all members of the health team to ensure reimbursement optimization, appropriate discharge planning, and cost-effective quality care. Plays a key role in the discharge planning process assessing patient's needs for referrals and/or alternate levels of care. Appropriately tracks and reports avoidable days. Demonstrates competence in coordination and service delivery. Understands methods for assessing an individual's level of physical/mental impairment. Assesses patient clinical information and in collaboration with the healthcare team, develops treatment/discharge plans. Quality Evaluates the quality of necessary medical services, utilizes criteria to determine medical necessity of admission and interacts with physicians to facilitate patient assignment to appropriate alternative of care. Provides appropriate and timely information to third party payors to facilitate financial outcomes and ensures patients are receiving appropriate level of care; includes coordinating denials/appeals. Demonstrates ability to access and utilize community resources. Is knowledgeable of the ADA and other federal legislation affecting individuals with disabilities. Knows how to establish a client support system. Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and follows all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards. Promotes the quality and efficiency of his/her own performance by remaining current with the latest trends in field of expertise through participation in job-relevant seminars and workshops, attendance at professional conferences, and affiliations with national and state professional organizations. Other Duties as Assigned Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, RN.Minimum of two years' clinical experience required. Case management or Utilization management experience preferred. Employee must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle-aged and geriatric), limitations and planned procedures. Requires oral and written communication skills; professional affiliations.Current Mississippi RN license required.