Clinic RN – Patient Care & Wound Management

Singing River Health System; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System in Ocean Springs, MS seeks a Clinic Registered Nurse to support physicians and the practice team. The RN will take patient histories, process orders, schedule referrals, and assist with wound care and dressings.

This role emphasizes patient education, medication refills, and answering questions about care. It requires current MS RN licensure, BCLS certification, and de-escalation training within 90 days, with at least three years nursing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from NLN school of nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.
• Must complete and maintain BCLS certification; de-escalation training within 90 days.
• Minimum of three years nursing experience preferred; continuing education units (CEUs) required.
• Experience in wound care including staple/suture removal.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians by taking histories and physician orders; scheduling and evaluating referrals.
• Perform wound care including staple/suture removal and dressing changes.
• Educate patients about health, medications, and care plans.
• Coordinate between patient, physician, and other care team members.

Skills

Patient care

Wound care

History taking

Referral scheduling

Education

NLN nursing program graduate

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Computer proficiency

Job description

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.

With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Shift

Monday- Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Location:

Singing River Surgical Services - Ocean Springs, Singing River Surgical Services - Pascagoula

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.

If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.