RN-Specialty (Non-Exempt) (13032N) Device Clinic RN

Mercy • Springfield, MO

8d

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care to patients within the medical practice in support of, and as directed by, physicians. Assists physicians in treating patients and completes related clinical paperwork. The role is expected to reflect Mercy’s philosophy of caring for the sick and suffering, respecting human life and each person’s dignity, and applying Christian values to relevant human issues within the area of responsibility. Communication with patients, families, visitors, and employees should be caring, friendly, personal, and professional. Performs related duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications are subject to reasonable accommodation. Employees of St. Johns Health System are expected to comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current valid state license.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain it within 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge of nursing principles and skills, patient care, examination, diagnostic, and treatment-room procedures.
• Knowledge of medications and their effects, patient education, principles for developing self-care programs, instruments, and common safety practices.
• Skill in assisting with and performing a variety of medical treatments and procedures.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and policies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public.
• Basic computer terminal and keyboard skills, or ability to learn them, to access information and enter clinical data.
• Ability to operate equipment normally related to the specialty of the clinic.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients within the medical practice in support of and as directed by physicians.
• Assist physicians in the treatment of patients.
• Complete related clinical paperwork.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Communicate with patients, families, visitors, and employees in a caring, friendly, personal, and professional manner.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level