What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Registered Nurse position at Singing River Health System?
Clinic Registered Nurse Position Overview 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: Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position
orientation (90 days); must have appropriate
level of de-escalation training.
Pulmonary and Rheumatology Services Clinic | Full-Time | Days |
3109 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564
United States
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.
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.
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.
