(LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse

LPN - Healthcare for the Homeless - Medical Respite

$3,000 - $5000 (Based on percentage of direct Patient Care)

The Medical Respite Nurse assists the Medical Provider or Registered Nurse (RN) in the care and treatment of New Horizon Family Health Services patients. The LPN shall perform a variety of complex nursing tasks and related duties as required.

Duties Performed

Assessment:

• Collects and documents in the EHR: vital signs, patient complaints/concerns, demographic data and history from patient, family and others, while following Patient Centered Medical Home procedures.
• Understands the purpose of and has a working knowledge of Patient Centered Medical Home concepts.
• Tracking: Works with Nursing Staff team members to track outcomes for referrals, hospitalizations, pap smears / lab results, vouchers and other required information supporting Patient Centered Medical Home guidelines and processing Gaps in Care report as assigned.

Planning:

• Organizes time to provide expected care to assigned patients.
• Will assist Medical Assistants and Clinical Support Specialists as needed to complete patient referrals
• Will monitor and complete assigned EHR provider staff buckets and task buckets

Implementation:

• Performs ordered treatments and procedures in accordance with NHFHS and area of practice policies and procedures and documents them in the EHR.
• Administers medications in accordance with policies and procedures and with knowledge of usual dosage, expected results, and potential side effects and documents them in the EHR.
• Correctly processes and documents Point of Care Lab Tests and Basic Lab Tests, as assigned.

Evaluation:

• Observes and reports gross changes in patient's condition to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Is attentive to patient and/or family concerns about treatment.

Safety:

• Exercises proper surveillance of patients and documents; maintains patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competence in response to codes and is re-certified yearly in CPR training.

Teaching:

• Provides patient instructions and information on routine diagnostic procedures.
• Provides basic patient/family education in uncomplicated health problems in accordance with the plan of care for the patient.

Interpersonal Relationships:

• Utilizes proper channels of authority and communication in the work setting.
• Fosters trust and respect among staff, patients, families, and visitors; maintains effective staff/patient relationships.
• Allows others the opportunity to express feelings and respects individuality; handles their own feelings appropriately.
• Accepts constructive criticism; participates in the evaluation process.
• Expresses concerns and criticisms constructively.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing and one (1) year of practical nursing experience, preferably in an ambulatory health care setting.
• Must be licensed as a Practical Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Preferred Experience: One (1) year of experience in a community health center setting
• Experience with an EHR
• Successful completion of IV Certification Training
• Other Requirement: Must maintain a current and active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved provider, in accordance with organizational and position requirements. Certification must be obtained through a hybrid or in-person course offered by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.

Benefits and Perks: New Horizon Family Health Services offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package to full time employees.

• Automatic: Annual Leave, Sick leave, Up to 12 Paid Holidays plus your birthday, Eligibility for 2 annual bonuses after 1 year of employment when defined eligibility criteria are met, Continuing education courses through SC AHEC, Various employee discounts. I.e., Verizon, AT&T, YMCA, etc., Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Optional: Medical (PEBA State Health Plan), Dental and Vision benefits, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Coverage, 403 (b) Retirement Plan, with up to 4% employer match after the first year of employment

Mission: Our Mission is to provide quality, affordable, compassionate patient-centered health care to improve the health of the communities we serve. Our Vision is that our community will be one of the healthiest in the Nation. Superior patient care is the hallmark of NHFHS.

ICARE Values: The ICARE values of New Horizon Family Health Services guide our employees toward achieving the mission of our company and our vision for our community. Our values stand for Integrity, Collaborations, Accountability, Respect, and Enrichment.

Community: Greenville, South Carolina is the perfect place to live, work, and play. Greenville is surrounded by mountains, lakes, hiking & biking trails, as well as recreational activities including golf, tennis, water sports, cultural performances and more. Geographically located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, with beaches just 3.5 to 4 hours away.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.