Clinic RN | Pulmonary Services | Full Time | Days

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

2d

About The Position

The Clinic Registered Nurse works under the direct clinical supervision of a physician and general supervision of the Practice Manager/Administrator and/or Director of Practice Development. The RN serves as a liaison among patients, physicians, and other parts of the care team. The role supports physicians by 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 answers general questions about patient care.

The position is based in Singing River Pulmonary Services in Ocean Springs and Pascagoula, Mississippi, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It includes travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. The nurse may supervise other nursing staff as assigned.

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 position orientation, within 90 days.
• Maintain current continuing education units (CEUs).
• Possess current wound-care skills, including staple and suture removal.
• Possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Have proficient computer skills, including keyboard proficiency, and the ability to use office technology such as telephone and fax, as well as MS Outlook and Word.
• Be able to work flexible hours.
• Meet the physical, sensory, stamina, and communication demands described for the role, including frequent movement around the office and facility and travel to another SRHS facility.

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 physicians by taking patient histories and physician orders.
• Schedule and evaluate referrals.
• Perform suture removal and dressing changes, along with other duties 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed