Practice Specialty RN - Full-Time, Days

Mercy • Perry, GA

6d

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 carries out responsibilities in alignment with Mercy’s philosophy of caring for the sick and suffering, respecting human life and each person’s dignity, and applying Christian values to crucial human issues within the area of responsibility. A caring, friendly, personal, and professional approach is expected when communicating with patients, families, visitors, and employees. Performs related duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications are subject to reasonable accommodation. The job description is not a detailed statement of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees of St. Johns Health System are expected to comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as organizational policies and procedures.

This position is located at Mercy Perry in Perryville, Missouri, and is full-time, day shift.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current valid state nursing license.
• CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge of nursing principles and skills, including care, examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of medications and their effects, patient education, principles for developing a self-care program, 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 the ability to learn them, to access information and enter clinical data.
• Ability to operate equipment normally related to the clinic specialty.

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 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed