Registered Nurse - General Surgery

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

A Clinic Registered Nurse develops and implements nursing care plans and administers nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. Under the direction of providers, the nurse gives telephone advice to patients on health concerns and disease prevention. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, sending and requesting medical records, and completing prior authorizations and referral requests. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, collecting laboratory samples and performing tests, and administering medications and immunizations. This role is in the General Surgery department at Ferrell Duncan Clinic in Springfield, Missouri. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift, Monday through Friday, with hours listed as 8–8.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or an NLN-approved program.
Six months of prior experience as a Registered Nurse, or prior experience as a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse in an outpatient or ambulatory clinic setting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
Ability to manage time and prioritize work.
Proficient computer skills.
Current Registered Nurse license active in the state of Missouri.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement nursing care plans.
Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.
Give telephone advice to patients on health concerns and disease prevention under the direction of providers.
Schedule appointments, send and request medical records, and complete prior authorizations and referral requests.
Take and record vital signs and medical histories.
Prepare patients for examination.
Collect laboratory samples and perform tests.
Administer medications and immunizations.