Staff Nurse - LPN

HopeHealth Inc•Aiken, SC

11h•Onsite

About The Position

At HopeHealth, our Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to the patients and communities we serve. As a trusted member of our clinical team, you’ll build meaningful connections with patients while supporting their health, comfort, and overall well-being every day. We’re seeking a dedicated LPN for our Aiken location who are passionate about patient care, value teamwork, and take pride in making a difference. At HopeHealth, you’ll be supported by a collaborative environment, strong leadership, and opportunities to grow your skills while contributing to a mission that truly matters. 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 provider and multi-disciplinary team members; provides physical and psychological support.

Requirements

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 experienced working in a primary or specialty care medical practice.
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
Possess the ability to work with patients, families, clinical, non-clinical staff and providers from a variety of backgrounds and lifestyles while maintaining a non-judgmental attitude.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication
Must have the ability to collaborate with others to improve quality and address needs
Ability to take initiative and handle various task simultaneously
Knowledge of policies, procedures, regulations, and protocols
Knowledge of data bases (ex: EMR systems)
Maintain current medical knowledge to include pharmacology (medication names and usage) knowledge required
At least two years of experience in a physician’s office
Excellent interpersonal skills
Detailed oriented
Ability to multitask
Compassion for patients
Ability to administer a variety of treatments and medications as directed
Capable of adapting to computer software

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Assess the needs of patients based on data collected through history observation, physical exam, telephone triage, and analysis or diagnostic data
Performs direct patient care: triage, assessment, procedures, treatment, patient education, and follow up instructions.
Assist patients and providers in obtaining medicinal prior authorizations when required
Verifies the patient understands the purpose of the visit.
Providers preventative Care information matching the patients age, gender, and health status
Maintain knowledge of the principles of the skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment
Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
Basic Critical Care and Chronic Illness Management
Required to participate in training opportunities
Helps promote office efficiency and encounter volumes
Ability to understand and administer vaccines and immunizations to pediatric and/or adult patients
Responsible for daily clinical workflow which includes but not limited to: Referral management, telephone encounters, lab results, medication refills, lab Q&A, compliance with sample medication logs
Willingness to learn about AIDS Service Organizations and Community Health Centers
Assist in training new nurses to the organization in the standard working procedures of HopeHealth
All other duties assigned