RN - Surgery Clinic

Registered Nurse (RN) In A Physician Practice Setting

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) in a Physician Practice setting delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with physicians and clinical teams. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment, monitoring, education, and preventative care for patients of all ages. This role requires critical thinking, clinical judgment, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced outpatient environment while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients across the lifespan
• Performs routine procedures such as eye irrigation, wound care, and dressing applications
• Initiates emergency care and interventions in critical situations
• Provides health education and preventive care support
• Supports physicians with assessments, diagnostic procedures, and minor surgical procedures
• Develops and evaluates treatment plans for patients with long-term health conditions
• Communicates clearly and effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Participates in quality improvement and safety initiatives

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making ability
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in documentation and EHR systems
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patient needs
• Competency in emergency response and nursing interventions
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to evidence-based and person-centered care
• Populations Served: Care provided to all patient populations including: neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and moving patients and equipment
• Regular use of vision, hearing, and tactile senses for patient care
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, biohazardous waste, and chemicals
• Ability to perform tasks in a high-stress, fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the practicing state or compact RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Experience

• One (1) year of clinical nursing experience in a physician practice setting preferred