The nurse will assess, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients in the Neurosurgery Intensive Care Unit. They will also coordinate patient services, maintain records, and act as a liaison between various healthcare providers and family members.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a valid RN license and possess knowledge of clinical nursing protocols. Strong communication, interpersonal, and computer skills are required to function effectively in a team-based intensive care environment.
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Job Requisition ID: R00050269 Job Category: Nursing Organization: NSICU Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Title: RN Inpatient- Neurosurgery Intensive Care Unit- Full Time Job Summary: 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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 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.
Responsibilities Provides patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments and interventions for patients.
Educates patients (and possibly family members) on topics such as the nature and status of patient's condition, diet and associated side effects of medication/treatments and the importance of complying with medication schedules.
Ensures the safety of patients.
Coordinates referrals to other services within and outside of immediate area or unit.
Maintains accurate patient records.
Functions as a preceptor in accordance with UMMC guidelines.
Reports patients issues or concerns to supervisor as appropriate.
Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital, or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area.
Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
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 activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, constant bending, frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent climbing, frequent crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, constant pushing/pulling, occasional 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: Full time FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No Pay Class: Hourly FTE %: 100 Work Shift: Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: Job Posting Date: 04/30/2026 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified): The University of Mississippi Medical Center is committed to educating the next generation of health professionals, discovering new cures and treatments and providing the highest quality health care.
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