RN Inpatient - Day Surgery Center - Operating Room - Full Time

About the Role

To assess, develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care and treatment for patients in the Day Surgery Center Operating Room. Coordinate clinical area operations, including patient scheduling, record-keeping, and admissions. Counsel patients and families, act as a liaison with case managers and home health nurses, and ensure compliance with medical center standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatments and interventions.
• Educates patients and family members on conditions, treatments, medication side effects, and compliance.
• Ensures patient safety and coordinates referrals to other services.
• Maintains accurate patient records and functions as a preceptor according to UMMC guidelines.
• Reports patient issues to supervisors and serves on nursing councils or committees to improve care.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license.

Skills

• Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency with computer systems, tools, and programs.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant environments (noise, heat, cold), biohazardous conditions (bloodborne pathogens, radiation), and toxic chemicals. Frequent lifting/carrying over 100 pounds, climbing, crawling, crouching, and constant standing, walking, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Occasional extended work hours and seasonal volume changes.

Details

Full-time, hourly position. Location: Main Campus, Jackson. Job Requisition ID: R00054138. Posted: 09/22/2026.