Clinic RN - Non-Exempt

Singing River Health System

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Registered Nurse performs under the direct supervision of the Physician and the Practice Manager/Administrator. He/She is a liaison between the patient, physician, and various other components of patient care. The RN assists the physician by taking histories and physician orders; scheduling and evaluating referrals; suture removal; dressing changes; and other responsibilities within the RN scope of practice. He/She assists the patient with health education, medication refills, and general questions about their care. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate from NLN school of nursing required
Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi
Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training
Must maintain current continuing education units (CEUs)
Must possess current skill level for wound care including staple/suture removal
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette
Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three years experience in nursing preferred

Responsibilities

Assists the physician by taking histories and physician orders
Scheduling and evaluating referrals
Suture removal
Dressing changes
Other responsibilities within the RN scope of practice
Assists the patient with health education, medication refills, and general questions about their care