RN-Inpatient - Center for Medically Fragile Children
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi
Pediatric
Posted Aug 3
- Shift
- Evenings
- Unit
- Pediatric
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Evenings
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected · On call
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
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About this role
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.
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Requirements
- Valid RN license
- Valid RN license. 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.
Place
- City
- Jackson, Mississippi
- Median rent
- $1,055/mo
- Local household income
- $42,071/yr
- Metro price level
- 11% below the national average
- Campus
- University of Mississippi MED Center
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 759
- Magnet
- Designated since 2026 (ANCC)
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Jackson area index 89.0, where 100 is the national average.
Mississippi's capital blends Southern hospitality with a growing healthcare sector, anchored by major medical centers downtown. Nurses enjoy affordable living, mild winters, and easy access to the Ross Barnett Reservoir for weekend unwinding. The city's blues heritage and soul-food scene add local color to everyday life.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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