Clinic Nurse (RN or LPN) - Peru

Clinic Nurse Opportunity At Indiana Health Centers, Inc.

Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven organization providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. At IHC, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the needs of patients we serve in the community. With ten healthcare centers, eight Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program locations, a Mobile Health Unit, and in-house Pharmacy services (select locations), we offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to community-based patient populations throughout Indiana that are diverse in age, educational background, and income level.

IHC Peru is seeking a credentialed RN or LPN to join our team. The Clinic Nurse is at the heart of the IHC team, collaborating closely with our providers to elevate patient care and education. This incredible opportunity comes with an exceptional benefits package, including a $2000.00 retention bonus, generous paid time off encompassing major holidays, and much more!

Clinic Hours of Operation:

• Monday - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

IHC's robust benefits and compensation package includes:

• $2,000.00 retention bonus paid after one year
• No nights or weekends
• Generous Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
• Day 1 Insurance benefits eligibility
• 403(b) Retirement Plan matching at one year of employment
• Employer-paid Group Life, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability coverages and HSA employer contributions
• Flexible Leave of Absence programs
• Personify Health Wellness program with paid incentives for participation
• Employee Assistance Programs with 24/7 access to therapy consultation services

Clinic Nurse role responsibilities include:

• Assesses patients' unmet health and social needs
• Assists providers with Chronic Disease management
• Orders, inventories, and is responsible for medication room supplies
• Responsible for proper dispensing of medications to clients
• Functions as a support team member for providers by reinforcing patient education
• Maintains positive professional relationships with pharmaceutical vendors
• Participates in the preparation and maintenance of accurate client medical records
• Performs related work as required
• Follows HIPAA and OSHA standards
• Performs other work assignments related to licensure requirements
• Telephone Triage for hospital follow-up appointments and same-day appointments
• Referral management
• Management of medication refill Requests
• Prior authorizations for medications

Required skills:

• Demonstrate analytical problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in basic mathematics.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Effectively communicate with diverse individuals.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with other team members.
• Resolve conflicts and negotiate to achieve desired outcomes.
• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of current theory and practice of public health nursing.
• Demonstrate skill in the use of standard medical examination instruments and equipment.
• Perform nursing-related procedures of varying degrees of difficulty.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited RN or LPN program
• Currently credentialed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Indiana
• Proof of current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (AED included)
• Experience with electronic health records preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.