Clinic Nurse (LPN or RN) - Vascular Surgery

Singing River Health System•Pascagoula, MS

56d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Registered Nurse performs under the direct supervision of the Physician and the Practice Manager/Administrator. He/She is a liaison between the patient, physician, and various other components of patient care. The RN assists the physician by taking histories and physician orders; scheduling and evaluating referrals; suture removal; dressing changes; and other responsibilities within the RN scope of practice. He/She assists the patient with health education, medication refills, and general questions about their care. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate from NLN school of nursing required.
Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi.
Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
Minimum of three years experience in nursing preferred.
Must maintain current continuing education units (CEUs).
Must possess current skill level for wound care including staple/suture removal.
Must possess keen mental faculties in the management of information and clinical situations.
Communication / speaking / enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress level for 6-8 hours/8 hour shifts associated with ongoing and changing needs of clinical areas as related to computer use and demands of maintaining effective working relationships with peers, physicians and other healthcare workers.
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.