Clinic RN | Singing River Gulfport GI Clinic

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

3d • 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 components of patient care. The RN supports the physician by taking histories and physician orders; scheduling and evaluating referrals; performing suture removal and dressing changes; and carrying out other responsibilities within the RN scope of practice. The RN also assists patients with health education, medication refills, and general questions about their care.

This role requires the ability to work extended periods without undue fatigue and to work flexible hours. The RN must manage clinical information and situations, communicate effectively in person and by telephone, maintain emotional stability in high-stress clinical settings, and build effective working relationships with peers, physicians, and other healthcare workers. The position involves moderately active work, frequent movement around the office and facility, occasional travel to another facility within the SRHS service area, repetitive hand and wrist movements, and use of office equipment and technology.

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 proficient computer skills, including keyboard proficiency, and ability to use office technology such as telephone and fax, as well as MS Outlook and Word.
• Possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Be able to work flexible hours and for extended periods without undue fatigue.

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 physician orders.
• Schedule and evaluate referrals.
• Perform suture removal and dressing changes.
• Carry out 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.
• Maintain current continuing education units (CEUs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time