Clinic RN - Non-Exempt - Singing River Neurology - Full Time - Days

Singing River Health System; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Neurology in Mississippi is seeking a Clinic Registered Nurse to work Monday–Friday in a patient-facing role. The RN coordinates with physicians, handles histories, orders and referrals, and provides patient education and pain/medication support.

ideal candidate has an active Mississippi RN license, BCLS certification, and at least three years of nursing experience with wound care skills. This clinic emphasizes de-escalation training and professional patient care.

Qualifications

• 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 by orientation end (90 days).
• Minimum of three years experience in nursing preferred; must maintain CEUs; wound care skills including staple/suture removal.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician by taking histories and orders; scheduling and evaluating referrals.
• Serve as liaison between patient, physician and care team.
• Provide health education, medication refills and answer questions about care.
• Assist with wound care including staple/suture removal and dressing changes.
• Supervise other nursing staff as assigned.
• Work under supervision in the clinic setting at Singing River Neurology.

Skills

Wound care

Suture removal

Patient education

Computer literacy

Education

NLN nursing school graduate

RN license in Mississippi

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Shift:

Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

Location:

Singing River Neurology

Job Description Summary

Job Description

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 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.

Education:

Graduate from 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 and 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.

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