Nursing Jobs in Mississippi

2 months ago

Caregiver/ Home Health Aide

Personal Care Services MidSouth Macon, MS

Personal Care Services MidSouth Macon, MS

Home Care Aide Job Description Description Homecare Aides provide service to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability and/or other inflictions. Personal Care may include assistance with the activities of daily living, housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship, respite and advice on such things as nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Homecare Aides are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards. Reporting Relationship Reports to Supervisor. Reporting Relationship Reports to Supervisor. Responsibilities/Activities: Assist with the activities of daily living and personal care including: -bathing -shaving -ambulation -mouth care -dressing -exercise -hair care -feeding -toileting -nail care -positioning -medication reminding -skin care -transferring -vital signs and Blood Pressure Ensure client's safety and security by supervising the home environment Teach/perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry. Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind. Provides respite care for families in accordance with care plans. Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client's money in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the Supervisor. Assist clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified on the care plan. Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan. Assist in basic client transfers providing the client has been assessed as being capable of ambulating without assistance; and/or, providing another trained caregiver (including family) is involved in the transfer. Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them. Provide companionship, friendship and emotional support. Talk, listen, share experiences, play games/cards, read to client etc. Help keep clients in contact with family, friends and the outside world. Provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery store and errands. Accompany clients to recreational and/or social events. Assist with plans for visits and outings. Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions. Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices. Monitor supplies and resources. Evaluate the program and make recommendations to it, as indicated. Follow the written care plan. Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Observe clients and their environments and reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor. Observe clients and their environments and reports behavior, physical and/or cognitive changes and/or changes in living arrangements to Supervisor. Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service. Attend orientation, in-service training sessions and staff meetings. Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Make decisions and solve problems. Communicate with Supervisor and co-workers. Observe, receive and obtain information from relevant sources. Performs other duties as required. Required Knowledge Knowledge of personal care and home management skills. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal care services, including needs determinants, meeting quality standards and evaluation of client satisfaction. Knowledge of the English language. Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries including emergency first aid and CPR. Knowledge of clerical procedures such as maintaining records and completing forms. Required Skills/Abilities The ability to competently assist clients with their activities of daily living. The ability to be aware of other people's reactions and understanding why they react as they do. The ability to establish and maintain relationships. The ability to teach others. The ability to listen actively. The ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions. The ability to apply reason and logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of possible solutions. The ability to monitor and assess themselves, clients and effectiveness of service. The ability to understand written and oral instructions. The ability to communicate information orally so others understand. The ability to communicate in writing so others understand. The ability to work independently and in cooperation with others. The ability to detem1ine or recognize when something is likely to go wrong. The ability to suggest a number of ideas on a subject. The ability to perfom1 activities that use the whole body. The ability to handle and move objects and people. The ability to provide advice and consultation to others. The ability to observe and recognize changes in clients. The ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients/families/co workers. Qualifications/Education Diploma/G.E.D Certification in Personal Care Current Valid driver's license. Proper Vehicle Insurance Coverage. Internet Accessible Mobile Phone with the ability to download work related apps Training/Experience: May require related experience. On the job training for new activities. May require similar social and cultural backgrounds with some clients.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice - PRN

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice Vicksburg, MS

Overview Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice. As a national leader in home-based care, Enhabit is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the country. We’re committed to expanding what’s possible for patient care in the home, all while fostering a unique culture that is both innovative and collaborative. At Enhabit, the best of what’s next starts with us. We not only make it a priority to maintain an ethical and stable workplace but also continually invest in our employees. By extending ongoing professional development opportunities and providing cutting-edge technology solutions, we ensure our employees are always moving their careers forward and prepared to deliver a better way to care for our patients. Ever-mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, Enhabit offers competitive benefits that support and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Subject to employee eligibility, some benefits, tools and resources include: 30 days PDO – Up to 6 weeks (PDO includes company observed holidays) Continuing education opportunities Scholarship program for employees Matching 401(k) plan for all employees Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees Supplemental insurance policies for life, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance plans for full-time employees Flexible spending account plans for full-time employees Minimum essential coverage health insurance plan for all employees Electronic medical records and mobile devices for all clinicians Incentivized bonus plan Responsibilities Administer skilled care to patients requiring intermittent professional services. Teach the patient, family, and other members of the health care team. Perform services in accordance with the physician’s orders and the established plan of care (POC). Qualifications Must be a graduate of an approved school of clinical education. Must be licensed in the state where they currently practice. Must have at least one year experience as a licensed professional. Must have basic demonstrated technology skills, including operation of a mobile device. Education and experience, preferred Experience as a licensed professional may be deferred with a review and approval from the regional vice president or regional director. Medicare home health or hospice experience is preferred. Requirements Must possess a valid state driver license Must maintain automobile liability insurance as required by law Must maintain dependable transportation in good working condition Must be able to safely drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions Must possess CPR certification for the healthcare provider Additional Information Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.

RN

Full-time

3 months ago

RN Case Manager- Adult Inpatient- Full Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) Jackson, MS

Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application: Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. You can only apply one time to a job requisition. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, 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: R00044732 Job Category: Nursing Organization: Case Managers Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Title: RN Case Manager- Adult Inpatient- Full Time Job Summary: Support patients to which the RN-Case Manager I is assigned by facilitation of appropriate care coordination. The aim is to improve the efficiency in the delivery of care resulting in right care, right time, right place philosophy and practice using UMC nursing and case management model for optimal healthcare outcomes. Patient discharge planning begins upon admission and is developed through patient centric nursing process: 1) Assessment; 2) Intervention; 3) Identification of goals with expected outcomes; and 4) Evaluation Education & Experience Must be licensed as RN and have at least one (1) year acute care experience. Utilization management or previous case management experience preferred. Certifications, Licenses or Registration required: Valid RN Mississippi state license, or compact-state license or eligible for transfer of RN license to state of Mississippi. Accredited Case Manager Certification (ACMC) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred but not required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Must be a critical-thinker and able to prioritize patient clinical needs effectively for successful transition into post-acute care arena. Must be able to demonstrate a proven ability to take initiative, work interdependently, problem-solve, and to meet goals and timeframes. Centers services around the clinical needs of the patient, to foster patient self-management care, and maximize efficient and cost-effective use of health resources. Advocating for the patient, payer and the healthcare organization, creating healthcare continuity and quality patient outcomes. Behavioral and ethical standards that support and demonstrate actions in accordance with the UMC nursing model and state Board of Nursing. Complies with departmental policies/practices. Customer service excellence recognizing and responding to patients, families, payers, staff, physicians, community resources and students as customers; timely responsiveness to referrals for assistance; act as a liaison with other departments and agencies internally and externally to ensure continuity of care transitions; and maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge/information/documentation regarding services available on a federal, state, and local level and the criteria for accessing these resources to meet clinical needs of the patient. Responsibilities Coordinates/ a multi-professional plan of care that addresses the general and clinical discharge needs and/or anticipates clinical needs supporting individual patient health maintenance.. Comprehensive assessment of clinical discharge needs using nursing processes and best or evidence-based practice. Coordination of care and services, case findings, follow-up assessment/screenings, eligibility and develops monitoring schedule and evaluation related to discharge planning. Utilizes critical-thinking /clinical judgement/ and best or evidence-based practice to drive optimal outcomes. Rounds with attending and/or resident/mid-level provider staff to identify patient plan for discharge needs providing recommendations that are clinically based and patient centric. Works to maintain active communications in addition to timely medical record documentation with care team to effect appropriate patient management. Addresses/ resolves system problems impeding diagnostic or treatment progress. Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge. Utilizes conflict resolution skills as necessary to ensure suitable resolution of issues. Collaborates to facilitate care for designated case load and monitors the patient's progress, altering discharge planning as necessary and working with outside vendors as needed. t Organizes and facilitates access to test, procedures, and diagnostic results; to maintain or reduce general length-of-stay. Problem solve daily issues utilizing clinical nursing knowledge and expertise to ease patient transitions through the system, seeking supervision when appropriate and presents case scenarios to supervisors on a regular basis to demonstrate clinical competencies and care transition skills/knowledge. Actively participates on employee council as requested, researching best and evidence-based practice leading to safe outcomes for patients/families; financial sustainability for third-party payers and UMC. Rapidly identifies opportunities to manage patients’ social determinants of health and works in tandem with social worker to mitigate risk of patient readmission or poor health outcomes. Actively participates, collects, analyzes and reports key departmental elements, e.g. avoidable days, utilization review elements, etc. Works to manage patient flow and safety to assure appropriate throughput, contributing to organizational financial wellbeing. Drives appropriate policy/practice change through research, knowledge, and skills. Arranges services to reach outcomes in specific timeframes while maintaining a holistic nursing focus based on UMC nursing care model. Includes but is not all inclusive of: Skilled Nursing Facilities Long-term care Inpatient physical rehabilitation facilities Long-term acute hospital Group home Home health care, Home infusion Enteral feedings Home ventilators Wound-vac Ostomy supplies Tracheostomy supplies Additional activities as needed and within scope of practice Resource Management through participation of departmental coverage to maintain adequate staffing and available consultation to patients, designee, or families; participates in 50% of monthly staff meetings within any given fiscal year; seeks to eliminate duplication among co-workers or omission of unnecessary services; determines appropriateness of utilizing hospital funds or supplies; investigates and assist patients and families in securing needed resources for financial and clinical services to ensure continuity of care with a focus on right care, right time, right place; works in tandem with coordinated care social workers and with financial counselors as needed. The RN-Case Manager works with a sense of urgency for appropriate patient transition through utilization of teamwork, accountability, innovation, respect, ethical behavior and emotional intelligence. Maintains an active RN license and up-to-date knowledge of third-party payer/external regulatory bodies standards, expectations and Medicare Conditions-of-Participation as it related to discharge planning/care coordination. 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 work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent 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: 12/23/2025 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

RN

Full-time

3 months ago

RN-Full Time No Benefits

Baptist Memorial Health Care Oxford, MS

Overview Job Summary Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. Communicates and collaborates with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Provides high quality patient care utilizing critical thinking, nursing processes, decision making, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy. Preserves the patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and restores health whenever possible. Able to perform general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition. Has knowledge of ordered medications and administers as prescribed. Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate. Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services. Communicates/collaborates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social services regarding both hospital and post discharge needs. Demonstrates cost-effective practices and non-wasteful usage of supplies, linen, and charge items. Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently. Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care. Assumes lifelong learning related to the nursing profession. Specifications Experience Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Computer literacy Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required RN;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Preferred/Desired ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification

RN

Full-time

3 months ago

RN-Clinical Liaison - Full Time - Desoto

Baptist Memorial Health Care Southaven, MS

Overview Description for Internal Candidates Description for Internal Candidates Summary Manages the referral to admission process by assessing patient and family status based on admission criteria to ensure the placement of all patients to the appropriate level of care. Develops and communicates the preliminary plan of care to all involved parties. The incumbent is responsible for referral development, marketing activities, and the collection of all statistical information related to these functions to ensure consistent patient census. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Assess patient and family status, based on admission criteria, to generate recommendations for appropriate level of care. Develops and communicates preliminary plan of care by facilitating input from all involved parties to establish goals and projected length of stay to all involved parties to ensure achievement of expected outcomes. Tracks and responds to issues identified by Medical Staff Performance Improvement and Peer Review challenges by reviewing medical charts, collecting and interpreting statistical data to ensure quality medical care and regulatory compliance. Initiate activities for referral development and marketing to ensure regional identity and stable patient census. Completes assigned goals. Requirements, Preferences and Experience Education Minimum : Bachelors degree in Nursing Experience Preferred : 4 years in rehabilitation Minimum : 3 years in rehabilitation

Nursing Jobs in Mississippi