Clinic RN | Singing River Neurology Clinic - Ocean Springs

Singing River Health System; River (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System seeks a Clinic Registered Nurse to support physicians and manage patient care. Responsibilities include assisting with histories, managing referrals, providing health education, and supervising nursing staff. Candidates must be licensed in Mississippi and preferably have three years of nursing experience. The position requires strong customer service skills and proficiency in computer use. The role involves day shifts, Monday through Friday, at the Singing River Neurology clinic.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.
• Must complete BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Minimum three years of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician by taking patient histories and managing referrals.
• Provide health education and address patient questions.
• Supervise other nursing staff as assigned.

Skills

Customer service skills

Clinical management

Wound care

Problem-solving

Education

Graduate from the NLN School of Nursing

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Job description

Shift

Day Shift | Monday - Friday

Location

Singing River Neurology

Position Overview

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, 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.

Education

Graduate from the NLN School of Nursing required.

License

Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi.

Certifications

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.

Experience

Minimum of three years experience in nursing preferred. Must maintain current continuing education units (CEUs). Must possess current skill level for wound care including staple/suture removal.

Reports To

Provider for direct clinical supervision; Practice Manager/Administrator and/or Director of Practice Development for general supervision.

Supervises

Other nursing staff as assigned.

Physical Demands

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard, copier and 10‑key. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to work for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work flexible hours.

Mental Demands

Must possess keen mental faculties in the management of information and clinical situations. Communication / speaking / enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress level for 6-8 hours/8 hour shifts associated with ongoing and changing needs of clinical areas as related to computer use and demands of maintaining effective working relationships with peers, physicians and other healthcare workers.

Special Demands

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.