Job Description

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Resource for a per diem / prn nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.

• Specialty: Resource
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Per Diem

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 & Good Catch/ADR. Patient admission into computer systems according to policy procedures.
Inventory maintenance. Assist with billing.
Consults ancillary areas as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Education Level

Education Details

Required/Preferred

Associate's Degree

Nursing

Required

Or

Bachelor's Degree

Nursing

Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Licenses and Certifications

Licenses and Certifications Details

Time Frame

Required/
Preferred

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure

The incumbent must be currently licensed in the state of Mississippi

Upon Hire

Required

And

Chemotherapy certification program

Upon Hire

Required

Work Experience

Number of Years

Work Experience Details

Required/
Preferred

1-3 years

Minimum of three years nursing experience

Required

And

1-3 years

One year Oncology experience

Preferred

And

Chemotherapy experience

Preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Required/Preferred

Proficiency

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.

Selection Required

N/A

The incumbent must be competent in IV therapy, chemotherapy, pediatric injection, and pump operations.

Selection Required

N/A

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.

Selection Required

N/A

Patients- daily

Selection Required

N/A

Pharmacy staff- daily

Selection Required

N/A

Physicians- daily

Selection Required

N/A

Discharge planners- daily

Selection Required

N/A

Family Members - Daily

Selection Required

N/A

SCOPE
Freedom To Act:
Problem Solving:
Impact:
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Approval Responsibility:
P & L Responsibility:
Assets Controlled:
Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items):
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Budget Responsibility

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Shared Budget Responsibility:

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID . Posted job title: Resource Nurse- Prn

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.