Clinic RN - Non-Exempt

Singing River Health System • Biloxi, MS

18h

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 assists the physician 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 role requires a graduate of an NLN school of nursing and a current Mississippi Registered Nurse license. The RN must maintain BCLS certification and complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of the 90-day orientation period. Three years of nursing experience is preferred. The RN must maintain current continuing education units and current wound-care skills, including staple and suture removal.

The position involves moderately active work, including sitting, moving around the office and facility, and traveling to another facility within the SRHS service area. The RN must be able to work flexible hours and manage clinical information and situations, communicate effectively in person and by telephone, and maintain effective working relationships in a high-stress clinical environment. The RN must demonstrate strong customer service and professional etiquette, and be proficient with computers and office technology, including MS Outlook and Word.

Shift: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Locations: Singing River Cardiology—Biloxi and Singing River Cardiology—Ocean Springs.

Requirements

• Graduate from an NLN school of nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Complete the appropriate level of 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.
• Demonstrate proficient computer skills, including keyboard proficiency, and ability to use office technology such as telephones and fax machines, as well as MS Outlook and Word.
• Possess strong customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Be able to work flexible hours.
• Be able to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area.

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.
• Perform suture removal and dressing changes, along with other duties within the RN scope of practice.
• Assist patients with health education and medication refills.
• Answer general questions about patient care.
• Supervise other nursing staff as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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