RN/LPN CLINIC

Horizon Health•Terre Haute, IN

4d•$18 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse assists the staff and providers in patient care and workflow. The RN or LPN evaluates health problems according to urgency, educates and advises the patient while making safe, effective, and appropriate dispositions. The Registered Nurse has administrative and clinical skills. Communicates with and assists in direct care of patients and families. Ensures timely flow of patients and assists the healthcare provider to provide optimal care to patients of all age groups. Possesses the knowledge and skills required to complete assignments at a proficient level.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of nursing
Current Illinois license as an RN or LPN
Current BLS certification or obtain within 30 days of hire
Possesses ability to perform complex and varied tasks in a fast-paced, changing work environment, subject to interruptions and stress in an organized and timely fashion.
Ability to work variable hours and/or float to another clinic location to meet organizational needs.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Possesses basic computer skills.
Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical skills for the position.

Responsibilities

Good rapport with co-workers and medical providers. Works to create a pleasant work environment; to be viewed as an asset to the patient’s medical team.
Prepares patients for exam by healthcare provider, assisting with exam as needed.
Prepares, administers, and orders medication with delegation as directed by provider and documents appropriately.
Responsible for the completion and proper documentation of point of care testing, if performed in department.
Shares and discusses diagnostic results from completed tests as delegated by provider.
Handles variety of telephone calls using triage to prioritize patient requests and phone call priorities.
Adds patients to schedule and monitors patient throughput.
Uses office equipment to accomplish communication and coordination of patient care.
Maintains physical office environment and equipment. Reports equipment in need of repair.
Performs intake of patient office visits capturing historical and current wellness information including screenings as well as a complete set of vitals.
Inventories supplies and communicates needs.
Communicates with interdisciplinary services regarding patient needs as indicated utilizing behavioral standards.
Professionally communicates and practices good customer service; demonstrates friendly and caring attitude toward patients and families.
Follows proper infection control procedures.
Obtains specimens and complies with appropriate handling guidelines.
Queues up orders and testing for authorized sign off.
Prioritizes incoming communications and results to manage the clinical workflows.
Assists with obtaining prior authorizations with insurance companies.
Receives and provides report for patient’s status between various levels of care within departments.
Provides front line service recovery.
Provides patient education regarding new diagnosis, chronic disease progression and new medications.