Registered Nurse (RN)

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 Oxford clinic for training.

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 Cleveland, 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