Clinic RN - Non-Exempt | Singing River Neurology | Full Time | Days

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

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About The Position

The Clinic Registered Nurse performs under the direct supervision of the Physician and the Practice Manager/Administrator and serves as a liaison between patients, physicians, and other components of patient care. The RN assists the physician with taking histories and physician orders, scheduling and evaluating referrals, suture removal, dressing changes, and other duties within the RN scope of practice. The RN also assists patients with health education, medication refills, and general questions about their care.

This role works Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at Singing River Neurology. The RN receives direct clinical supervision from the provider and general supervision from the Practice Manager/Administrator and/or Director of Practice Development. The position may supervise other nursing staff as assigned.

The work is moderately active and includes sitting, frequent movement around the office and facility, and travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. It involves repetitive hand and wrist movements while using office equipment, close visual work, sound perception, and the ability to work for extended periods without undue fatigue. The role also requires managing information and clinical situations, communicating in person and by telephone, maintaining emotional stability in high-stress clinical settings, and sustaining effective working relationships. Flexible hours may be required.

Requirements

• Graduate from an NLN school of nursing.
• Hold a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Complete appropriate 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 customer-service skills and professional etiquette.
• Have proficient computer skills, including keyboard proficiency, and be able to use office technology such as telephone and fax, as well as MS Outlook and Word.
• Be able to work flexible hours.
• Meet the role's physical and mental demands, including extended periods of work, frequent movement, repetitive hand and wrist movements, close visual work, and managing high-stress clinical situations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Take 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.
• Provide patients with health education, medication-refill assistance, and answers to general questions about their care.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, physicians, and other components of patient care.
• Supervise other nursing staff as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed