What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource R.N., Variable Shifts position at North Mississippi Health Services?
At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.
With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.
JOB SUMMARY The Resource Nurse at North Mississippi Health Services coordinates and provides direct patient care to ambulatory walk-in infusion patients for various therapy types. They ensure timely and quality documentation in the medical record, participate in clinical activities for patients receiving infusion therapy, and educate patients and staff. The Resource Nurse has the authority to make decisions related to nurse scheduling, clinical judgment, and selecting appropriate infusion devices.
| **JOB** **FUNCTIONS** | | --- | * This position coordinates and provides direct patient care to ambulatory walk-in infusion patients for all therapy types: antibiotics, blood, chemo, injections, pump refills. * This position has direct responsibility of ensuring timely and quality documentation in the permanent medical record for clinical, legal, and reimbursement purposes. * This position participates in clinical activities necessary for patients receiving infusion therapy on continuous pumps; for PICC/Midline services; nurse education and specialty drug education as needed. * This position participates in patient/staff education and all other areas of total patient care to optimize outcomes.This includes: Review/monitor patient charts monitoring & reporting documentation. * Account charging & Safety Solutions/ADR. Patient admission into computer systems according to policy procedures. * Inventory maintenance. Assist with billing. * Consults ancillary areas as needed.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education**
With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.
JOB SUMMARY The Resource Nurse at North Mississippi Health Services coordinates and provides direct patient care to ambulatory walk-in infusion patients for various therapy types. They ensure timely and quality documentation in the medical record, participate in clinical activities for patients receiving infusion therapy, and educate patients and staff. The Resource Nurse has the authority to make decisions related to nurse scheduling, clinical judgment, and selecting appropriate infusion devices.
| **JOB** **FUNCTIONS** | | --- | * This position coordinates and provides direct patient care to ambulatory walk-in infusion patients for all therapy types: antibiotics, blood, chemo, injections, pump refills. * This position has direct responsibility of ensuring timely and quality documentation in the permanent medical record for clinical, legal, and reimbursement purposes. * This position participates in clinical activities necessary for patients receiving infusion therapy on continuous pumps; for PICC/Midline services; nurse education and specialty drug education as needed. * This position participates in patient/staff education and all other areas of total patient care to optimize outcomes.This includes: Review/monitor patient charts monitoring & reporting documentation. * Account charging & Safety Solutions/ADR. Patient admission into computer systems according to policy procedures. * Inventory maintenance. Assist with billing. * Consults ancillary areas as needed.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education**
- Associate's Degree * Bachelor's Degree
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
- 1-3 years * 1-3 years
- The incumbent must exhibit a broad knowledge and skills in a variety of patient diagnoses and ages as well as infusion therapies and must have good oral and written communication skills. * The incumbent must be competent in IV therapy, chemotherapy, pediatric injection, and pump operations. * This position must be familiar with the various methods of delivering infusion therapies, and must be able to make recommendations to physicians and perform duties under protocol. * Patients- daily * Pharmacy staff- daily * Physicians- daily * Discharge planners- daily * Family Members - Daily
- Benefits** **A****vailable** * Continuing Education * 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions * Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance * Wellness Programs and Incentives * Referral Bonuses * Employee Assistance Program * Medical Benefits * Dental Benefits * Vision Benefits * License Certification Reimbursement * Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance * Employee Discount Program * Other: * Early Access to Earned Wages * Tuition Assistance * Relocation Assistance * Paid Time Away * Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers