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The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Charge Nurse - Adult Acute Care - 7 South
Job Description
Charge Nurse
- Adult Acute Care
- 7 South The University of Mississippi Medical Center
- 3.
Human Resources Important Applications Instructions:
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/ license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.Job Requisition ID:
R00049121
Job Category:
Nursing Organization:
7South Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson Job Title:
Charge Nurse- Adult Acute Care
- 7
South Job Summary:
Provides expert patient care and acts as a clinical resource to staff. Assists nursing staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care and treatment for patients in an assigned area. Maintains quality standards in patient care established by UMMC and the nursing profession. Delegates patient care to auxiliary personnel. Consults with medical and other health care staff regarding patient care. Functions as lead RN to the unit and other staff members. This job profile may require call subject to the department's discretion. Education & Experience Must be licensed as RN for one (1) year. Two (2) years of RN experience in specified area preferred. BSN preferred.Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:
Valid RN license. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of staff 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. Responsibilities Provides patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatments and procedures for patients. Serves as lead nurse, supervises and performs the coaching, training and education of rns and other nursing staff members. Ensures the safety of patients. Educates patients (and possible family members) on topics such as the nature and status of patient's condition, diet and associated side effects of medication/treatments, the importance of complying with medication schedules (if applicable). Consults and reports any patient issues and concerns to other medical and health care staff. Maintains accurate patient records (e.g. charts, schedules, procedures, medication/treatment history, etc.) 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 Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, frequent crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, constant twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)Time Type:
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No Pay Class:
Hourly FTE %: 100Work Shift:
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
Job Posting Date:
09/9/2026 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):Benefits
- Dental Insurance
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A Charge Nurse supervises and supports a nursing staff, while also treating a limited number of patients. Evaluates other nurses and acts as an educational resource for nurses. Provides guidance on administering care to new patients or those with special needs and answers questions regarding protocol. Directs admission, discharge and general flow of patients.
$66,639 / year median in Mississippi
+5% projected growth