Clinic RN | Pulmonary Services | Full Time | Days

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Registered Nurse works under the direct supervision of the Physician and the Practice Manager/Administrator, serving as a liaison between patients, physicians, and other parts of patient care. The RN assists physicians with taking patient histories and orders, scheduling and evaluating referrals, removing sutures, changing dressings, and performing other duties within the RN scope of practice. The RN also provides health education, assists with medication refills, and responds to general questions about patient care.

The position is based at Singing River Pulmonary Services in Ocean Springs and Pascagoula, Mississippi. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The RN must be able to work flexible hours and may travel to another facility within the SRHS service area.

Requirements

• Graduate from an NLN school of nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Complete appropriate-level de-escalation training by the end of the 90-day position orientation.
• Maintain current continuing education units (CEUs).
• Possess current wound-care skills, including staple and suture removal.
• Possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Be proficient in computer use and keyboarding, and use office technology such as telephone and fax, as well as MS Outlook and Word.
• Be able to work flexible hours.
• Meet the position's physical and mental demands, including moving about the office and facility, traveling to another facility within the SRHS service area, using standard office equipment, maintaining close visual focus, and managing clinical information and high-stress situations.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of three years of nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between patients, physicians, and other components of patient care.
• Assist the physician by taking patient histories and orders.
• Schedule and evaluate referrals.
• Remove sutures and change dressings.
• Perform other responsibilities within the RN scope of practice.
• Assist patients with health education, medication refills, and general questions about their care.
• Supervise other nursing staff as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time