Clinic RN - Non-Exempt

Job Description

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.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician by taking histories and physician orders
• Scheduling and evaluating referrals
• Suture removal
• Dressing changes
• Assists the patient with health education, medication refills, and general questions about their care

Requirements

• 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 completed by the end of position orientation (90 days)
• 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

Qualifications

• 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