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Registered Nurse - SDMA Womens Health Clinic
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$69,830 / year median in Mississippi
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Coordinates and delivers patient care using the health care team philosophy practice model. Coordinates and does patient teaching and discharge planning. Coordinates activities with ancillary departments. Maintains standards of department and the hospital. Education
•Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Experience
•Previous experience in general duty nursing preferred but not required.
Licensure/Certification:
Basic Life Support (BLS), Active RN Mississippi Licensure. Special Skills
•Employee must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age adolescents, young adults, middle-aged and geriatric, limitations and planned procedures. Requires good judgment in delivering patient care; good oral and written communication skills; ability to function in stressful situations. Must be willing to rotate shifts, days off and work area; may occasionally be required to work overtime. Essential Functions Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit. Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.