Registered Nurse Full Time Urgent Care Center

Full Time
Day Shift
Sign-On Bonus: up to $10,00

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.
Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state's first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer's care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.
The Nurse Navigator is responsible for the operational functions of a specific navigation program. Using clinical, administrative, research and educational standards, the Nurse Navigator facilitates the coordination of care for patients through the continuum based on their diagnosis or procedure which may include but is not limited to ensuring follow up with physician offices, scheduling of necessary diagnostic procedures providing education and emotional support throughout the path of care or designated timeframe. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the mission, vision, strategic imperatives and standards of the Lexington County Health District, American Nurses Association standards and in accordance with the provisions set forth by the SC Nurse Practice Act.
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional) : In lieu of a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN), will consider those with Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) with an additional 2 years of experience in Area of Interest
Current RN license to practice in the state of S.C.; Required Training : None.
Works in a cooperative manner, which fosters relations between employees and patients, patients' families, visitors, fellow employees, and the medical staff.
Accepts the chain of command, supervision, and constructive criticism.
Exhibits commitment and pride through personal example by positively speaking about LMC, the department, employees and guests.
Exhibits telephone courtesy by:
Utilizes the service recovery process to resolve complaints (GIFT).
Coordinates, monitors and role models the delivery of care to specified patients in the outpatient setting by incorporating process improvement initiatives to achieve desired outcomes for patients and their significant others.
Coordinates the scheduling of outpatient appointments to ensure and smooth and timely flow of care.
As indicated by referring physician, performs preliminary telephone assessment of patient to include pertinent history and current chief complaints. Assesses demographic and health status data for potential referrals to Social Services, Nutrition Services, support groups, etc.
Provides assistance to patients by means of ongoing patient education to facilitate optimal understanding of health regimens.
Serves as a facilitator for support groups when needed and provides educational offerings.
Meets the area and age-specific requirements, appropriate to the designated adult patient population.
Contributes to LMC's arena of excellence by demonstrating behaviors conducive to growth and development within the practice of nursing.
Serves as community ambassador and educational speaker on relevant health issues and topics when needed.

Evaluates, selects, utilizes, and accounts for material resources with appropriate consideration for patient needs, hospital policies and procedures and budgetary constraints in collaboration with department leader.
Collaborates with physicians and ancillary services regarding coordination of care to facilitate cost effectiveness.
Provides input into selection of equipment and materials. Utilizes equipment and resources efficiently.
Serves as a liaison for providers within the program framework.
Communicates effectively with other health care team members.
Keeps physicians and other health care team members informed of program activities.
Maintains required records, database, and reports.
Participates in regular patient care conferences with patient care team to plan multidisciplinary treatment.
Teaches patient and family in an understandable manner, information needed for the patient to be able to manage self-care or family-supported care.
Communicates using the chain of command when mutual understanding and/or consensus on patient care or operational issues are not achieved.
Performance Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve patient care, health care practice, and interaction with healthcare partners; Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities within the organization and department.
Participates in interdisciplinary monitoring and evaluation of patient care.
Identifies opportunities for system improvement that enhance the delivery of patient centered care.
Demonstrates competence to provide care for the designated patient population.
Meets all requirements as defined by LMC policies.
Completes yearly safety training and other mandatory classes.
Completes employee health workup.
Maintains current RN licensure.
Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training.
We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible employees and their families:
Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Employer paid life insurance - equal to 1x salary
Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
Adoption assistance
LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
Tuition reimbursement
It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.