Community Health Nurse

Conway Medical Center•Conway, SC

About The Position

The Community Health Nurse provides education to the public through screening events organized by Conway Medical Center (CMC). The nurse attends events at CMC and other local community locations, develops and delivers community education on health topics and lifestyle behaviors, and provides clinical services and support to participants.

Requirements

Associate degree (ASN) in Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in good standing with the South Carolina Labor, Licensing and Regulation (SCLLR).
Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification.
Proficiency in clinical skills including venipuncture, intramuscular injections, and taking vital signs.
Strong organizational skills, effective verbal communication, customer service skills, and proficiency with technology and PC skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (BSN) in Nursing.
Two years of acute care experience.
One year of outpatient experience.

Responsibilities

Attend events held at CMC and other local community locations.
Develop and deliver educational offerings designed to modify lifestyle behaviors that may affect health status and to share health information on a variety of topics.
Perform clinical skills including venipuncture, intramuscular injections, and taking vital signs.
Use the Wellness Portal to enter data, direct others in using the site, and help them obtain their health records.
Greet patients and accompanying family members, when applicable, and provide exemplary customer service.
Work effectively and collaboratively with coworkers, nursing colleagues, physicians, and department heads.
Use strong organizational skills.
Demonstrate effective verbal communication and customer service in all interactions.
Use technology and PC skills proficiently.
Exercise independent judgment in emergency situations.
Complete other duties as assigned by department leadership.