(LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Mobile Team (MMT)

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse assists the Medical Provider in the care and treatment of New Horizon Family Health Services patients. The LPN shall perform a variety of complex nursing tasks and related duties as required.

DUTIES PERFORMED

Assessment

Collects and documents in the EHR: vital signs, patient complaints/concerns, demographic data and history from patient, family and others, while following Patient Centered Medical Home procedures.

Understands the purpose of and has a working knowledge of Patient Centered Medical Home concepts.

Tracking: Works with Nursing Staff team members to track outcomes for referrals, hospitalizations, pap smears / lab results, vouchers and other required information supporting Patient Centered Medical Home guidelines and processing Gaps in Care report as assigned.

Planning

Organizes time to provide expected care to assigned patients

Will assist Medical Assistants and Clinical Support Specialists as needed to complete patient referrals

Will monitor and complete assigned EHR provider staff buckets and task buckets

Implementation

Performs ordered treatments and procedures in accordance with NHFHS and area of practice policies and procedures and documents them in the EHR.

Administers medications in accordance with policies and procedures and with knowledge of usual dosage, expected results, and potential side effects and documents them in the EHR.

Evaluation

Observes and reports gross changes in patient’s condition to the appropriate person in a timely manner.

Is attentive to patient and/or family concerns about treatment.

Safety

Exercises proper surveillance of patients and documents; maintains patient confidentiality.

Teaching

Provides patient instructions and information on routine diagnostic procedures.

Provides basic patient/family education in uncomplicated health problems in accordance with the plan of care for the patient.

Interpersonal Relationships

Utilizes proper channels of authority and communication in the work setting.

Fosters trust and respect among staff, patients, families, and visitors; maintains effective staff/patient relationships.

Maintains accountability for own nursing practice.

Qualifications

Education:

Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing and one (1) year of practical nursing experience, preferably in an ambulatory health care setting.

Must be licensed as a Practical Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.

Preferred:

One (1) year of experience in a community health center setting

Experience in Pediatrics

Experience with an EHR

JOB SUMMARY

The MMT Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists the MMT Medical Provider in the care and treatment of New Horizon Family Health Services patients.

The MMT - LPN shall perform a variety of complex nursing tasks and related duties as required and outlined in the New Horizon Family Health Services, Inc. LPN Position Description.

In addition to the New Horizon Family Health Services, Inc. LPN Position Description, the MMT - LPN will be responsible for:

Assisting the MMT Program Coordinator and MMT Certified Medical Assistant to organize patient flow best practices for each MMT site visit.

Working with the Purchasing Coordinator to maintain adequate MMT supplies inventory for processing patients and cleaning examination areas between patients.

Working with the Lab Manager to maintain adequate Point of Care / Lab supplies inventory.

Performs venipuncture per established NHFHS Lab procedures.

Monitoring clinical equipment and reporting concerns the MMT Coordinator.

Benefits:

New Horizon Family Health Services offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package to full time employees. These choices/options include:

Vacation plus holidays and sick leave

Optional Benefits which include:

Medical (PEBA State Health Plan), Dental and Vision benefits

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability

Optional contribution to a 403 (b) Retirement Plan, with up to 4% employer match after the first year of employment

Continuing education courses through SC AHEC

Mission:

Our Mission is to provide quality, affordable, compassionate patient-centered health care to improve the health of the communities we serve. Our Vision is that our community will be one of the healthiest in the Nation. Superior patient care is the hallmark of NHFHS.

Community:

Greenville, South Carolina is the perfect place to live, work, and play. Greenville is surrounded by mountains, lakes, hiking & biking trails, as well as recreational activities including golf, tennis, water sports, cultural performances and more. Geographically located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, with beaches just 3.5 to 4 hours away.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer.