Documentation of clinical findings and nursing interventions to patients
Consultant:
Provide clinical expertise to patients and nursing personnel on Hematology Oncology issues
Serves as an expert in developing standards of care and practice for Hematology Oncology
Reviews/assures nursing documentation for accuracy
Leadership/Supervision:
Effectively lead nursing staff , carrying out patient’s plan of care by direct patient care and case conferencing
Coordinate/communicate with all areas of department to deliver seamless patient care
Develop and implement quality performance improvement opportunities
Provide leadership in the development and correct use of electronic medical records (internal and external)
Education:
Educate clinical staff; orients new employees to clinic
Educates patients, families, and community based identified needs (health promotion, early detection, disease prevention)
Liaison:
Facilitates communication and appropriate follow-up between Hematology Oncology and all other providers of care as needed, such as: Social Services, Home Health, Hospice, Dietary, Lymphedema Program, and other points of care
Provide quality care to both patients and their families
Participates on interdisciplinary teams
Enlists services to meet patient’s special needs, e.g. DME, speech therapy, etc.
Responsible for daily reconciliation of appropriate clinical charges and ensuring accurate/complete charges and procedures are captured as related to nursing care
Requirements:
Associates Degree in in a clinical field, Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Must be licensed RN in the State of Mississippi
Minimum two years clinical experience
Must have prior knowledge and experience in area of supervision (3-5 years preferred)
Must meet continuing education requirements
Must maintain knowledge and resources necessary to provide age appropriate care
Must maintain current knowledge of nursing standards of practice, regulatory and accrediting agencies
About North Mississippi Health Services
North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality.