Job description
Specialty Orthopedic Group is currently seeking a Registered Nurse to add to our clinic. This position will be Full-Time. Candidate must be willing to travel to other clinics as needed.
Please do not call in to Specialty Orthopedic Group regarding this position.
Role Description
We are seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join Specialty Orthopedic Group in Tupelo, MS. In this role, the RN provides basic medical care to patients in an orthopedic clinic; maintains standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with clinic policy and procedures; provides for the safe and efficient dispensing of doses of medication to patients consistent with the organization's procedure and as ordered by the Physician; responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient's symptoms, responses and progress. Must be proficient on computer, scheduling, and have excellent phone etiquette.
Job Responsibilities
- Works under the supervision of provider and maintains practical nursing professional standards of care
- Charts in nurse's notes accurately and in a timely manner, documents provided, maintain appropriate records related to patient’s progress and activities accurately and in a timely manner
- Interview patients and document basic medical history
- Organize and schedule appointments
- Check with patients and type up patients charts
- Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
- Registered Nurse license and at least 2 years of clinical experience
- Training or experience treating patients in a clinical setting
- Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
- Ability to promote favorable clinic image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in orthopedics is a plus
Licenses/Certifications
- Current license in the state of Mississippi
- 1-2 years of clinic experience preferred