RN/LPN/CMA - CLINIC PRN

Horizon Health•Terre Haute, IN

2h•$16 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility with a 25-inpatient-bed hospital in Paris, Illinois, and outpatient Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. The organization has served Edgar County since 1968 and continues to expand its services and locations. The RN, LPN, or CMA combines administrative and clinical skills, communicating with and assisting in the direct care of patients and facilities. The role supports timely patient flow and assists healthcare providers in delivering optimal care to patients of all age groups. This is a PRN, as-needed position; scheduled shifts are full shifts from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The listed hourly pay ranges are $23.855–$38.168 for an RN, $18.122–$28.329 for an LPN, and $15.750–$25.216 for a CMA, with pay based on applicable years of experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Indiana license as an RN, LPN, CMA, or MA.
Current BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of the nursing process and ability to use it.
Good nursing practice skills.
Ability to perform complex and varied tasks in a fast-paced work environment subject to stress and interruptions.

Responsibilities

Build good rapport with coworkers and medical providers, contribute to a pleasant work environment, and support the patient’s medical team.
Prepare patients for provider examinations and assist with examinations as needed.
Prepare, administer, and order medications as delegated by the provider, and document appropriately.
Complete and properly document point-of-care testing when performed in the department.
Share and discuss diagnostic results from completed tests as delegated by the provider.
Handle telephone calls and use triage to prioritize patient requests and call priorities.
Add patients to the schedule and monitor patient throughput.
Use office equipment to support communication and coordination of patient care.
Maintain the physical office environment and equipment, and report equipment requiring repair.
Perform patient-visit intake, including historical and current wellness information, screenings, and a complete set of vital signs.
Inventory supplies and communicate supply needs.
Communicate with interdisciplinary services about patient needs, following behavioral standards.
Communicate professionally and provide good customer service, demonstrating a friendly and caring attitude toward patients and families.
Follow appropriate infection-control procedures.
Obtain specimens and follow appropriate handling guidelines.
Queue orders and testing for authorized sign-off.
Prioritize incoming communications and results to manage clinical workflows.
Assist with obtaining prior authorizations from insurance companies.
Give and receive reports on patient status between levels of care within departments.
Provide front-line service recovery.
Educate patients about new diagnoses, chronic disease progression, and new medications.
Perform other activities in support of the hospital’s goals and objectives as required.