Rn/Lpn Clinic- Urogynecology
About The Position
Horizon Health is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprised of 25-inpatient beds located in Paris, IL & a multitude of outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 though community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. As we continue to expand our services & locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris. Our rich history and strong community support pave the way for the future of healthcare as we serve you—our family, friends, and neighbors. POSITION SUMMARY: The clinical nurse is responsible for the assessment and direct care of patients of all ages presenting to the clinic for appointments and via telephone. The clinical nurse works with providers to safely implement an individualized plan of care designed to meet the healthcare needs of each patient. The clinical nurse will communicate with ancillary staff and clinic departments; as well as, patients and their families. The clinical staff will provide education to patients regarding their healthcare needs and preventive care information appropriate for age, sex, and health status.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing
- Current license as RN or LPN, will need to apply for Illinois licensure immediately upon job acceptance if current licensure is from another state
- Current BLS certification
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Knowledge of nursing process and use of the same
- Good nursing practice skills
- Ability to perform complex and varied tasks in a fast-paced work environment subject to stress and interruption
Responsibilities
- Assists with the flow of patients through the physician office.
- Accurately calls prescription refills and new subscriptions to the appropriate pharmacy as instructed by the physician.
- Performs hand-on triage of patients representing to Family Medical Center without an appointment as well as occupational health patients.
- Documents all telephone transactions concisely, descriptively, accurately, legibly and completely.
- Provides quality customer service by being helpful, friendly, and professional with patients, visitors, and employees.
- Demonstrates ability to analyze situations and arrive at sound, practical decisions using good clinical judgment.
- Acts as patient advocate, facilitates patient into the system, and helps patient attain what he/she needs
- Responsible for the completion and proper documentation of patient care waived testing as required by Rural Health Clinic standards.
- Maintenance of yearly competencies.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employee 403(b)
- health savings account with Company match
- Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
