Care - licensed practical nurse - nursing

Overview Of Position
The Nurse is an essential member of the patient center medical home team. Responsible for managing the individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patient’s health through the nursing process, collaborating with providers and multidisciplinary team members, and providing physical and psychological support.

Education And Experience

Diploma in nursing with 2 years’ experience

Current licensure through South Carolina State Board of Nursing

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) or BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required

Possess excellent customer service skills and be well organized

At least 2 years of experience working in a primary or specialty care medical practice

Ability to work in a high-pressure environment

Required Skills / Abilities

Possess the ability to work with patients, families, clinical and non-clinical staff and providers from a variety of backgrounds while maintaining a non-judgmental attitude

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to collaborate with others to improve quality and address needs

Ability to take initiative and handle various tasks simultaneously

Knowledge of policies, procedures, regulations, and protocols

Knowledge of databases such as EMR systems

Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Maintain current medical knowledge, including pharmacology and medication use

At least two years of experience in a physician’s office

Excellent interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to multitask

Compassion for patients

Ability to administer a variety of treatments and medications as directed

Capable of adapting to computer software

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct reports

Essential Job Functions

Assess the needs of patients based on data collected through history, observation, physical exam, telephone triage, and analysis of diagnostic data

Perform direct patient care: triage, assessment, procedures, treatment, patient education, and follow-up instructions

Assist patients and providers in obtaining medication prior authorizations when required

Verify that the patient understands the purpose of the visit

Provide preventative care information matching the patient’s age, gender, and health status

Maintain knowledge of the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment

Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures

Interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures

Basic critical care and chronic illness management

Participate in training opportunities

Help promote office efficiency and encounter volumes

Understand and administer vaccines and immunizations to pediatric and/or adult patients

Manage daily clinical workflow, including referral management, telephone encounters, lab results, medication refills, lab Q&A, and compliance with sample medication logs

Willingness to learn about AIDS Service Organizations and Community Health Centers

Assist in training new nurses in the standard working procedures of HopeHealth

Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements
Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone. Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone. Vision: Visual acuity sufficient to read information from printed sources and computer screens. Other: Requires occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 10 pounds unassisted in normal daily activities and up to 30 pounds for other required work activities. Additionally, requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements (especially if keyboarding and writing), standing, walking, squatting, and sitting, with some lifting, pushing, and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.

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